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AJ05 BLK

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,583 mi
Last recorded125,583 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 125,583 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 123,806 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 123,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 120,129 miles

brake discs wearing

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,heat shield loose,suspension components+exhaust corroding,oil leaks,h/lamps poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2018 114,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 109,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,939 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 102,622 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 102,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 100,762 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 100,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

eml lamp on

Pass 10 Feb 2014 97,575 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2014 97,575 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 90,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 84,436 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 73,749 miles

slight windscreen damage to the o/s top of screen

Fail 27 May 2011 73,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight windscreen damage to the o/s top of screen

Pass 28 May 2010 56,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside handbrake cable mounting bolt loose

Fail 28 May 2010 56,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside handbrake cable mounting bolt loose

Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,863 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,678 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 BLK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ05 BLK, 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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AJ05 BLK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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