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AJ05 BKY

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,523 mi
Last recorded183,523 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 183,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 174,980 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 174,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 167,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 156,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 148,388 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 140,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 130,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 120,614 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 111,475 miles

both wiper blades are split on ends of blade

handbrake travel towards excesive

Fail 21 Jul 2008 103,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 103,919 miles

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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AJ05 BKY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ05 BKY, 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 AJ05 BKY registered?

AJ05 BKY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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