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AJ05 BLZ

2005 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,806 mi
Last recorded129,806 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 129,806 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 122,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 122,702 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended locked (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 109,975 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,480 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 92,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre distorted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 86,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 86,473 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,898 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,416 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,009 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,066 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,983 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,220 miles

front tyres are worn on the edges

front wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

under cover tray is fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,331 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,119 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 BLZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BLZ, 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 BLZ registered?

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

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