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AJ05 BLN

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

244,874 mi
Last recorded244,874 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BLN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 244,874 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

wipers poor clearing

Pass 15 Apr 2021 225,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 205,996 miles

o/s/f seat belt frayed

rear discs and pads worn and corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 May 2018 183,399 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn

Pass 26 Apr 2017 181,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper an lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres getting low and worn on edges

rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2016 177,884 miles

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 172,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 165,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 165,688 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 158,515 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2012 142,598 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres slightly worn on the edges

oil leak

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 124,851 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust system missing a bolt front bracket, exhaust still secure

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

n/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

o/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

o/s/r tyre side wall has slight damage

Fail 14 Apr 2011 124,845 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust system missing a bolt front bracket, exhaust still secure

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

n/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

o/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

o/s/r tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,523 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 84,944 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 84,944 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,925 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 BLN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

AJ05 BLN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is AJ05 BLN safe to buy?

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