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AF55 WXS

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,402 mi
Last recorded96,402 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,999 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,185 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 87,182 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,875 miles

nearside front tyre has several small cuts in tread pattern (not showing cords)

offside front tyre has several small cuts in tread pattern (not showing cords)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 83,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre has several small cuts in tread pattern (not showing cords)

offside front tyre has several small cuts in tread pattern (not showing cords)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,433 miles

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 77,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 67,955 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 61,935 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,199 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 51,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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AF55 WXS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 WXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF55 WXS registered?

AF55 WXS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is AF55 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 WXS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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