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AJ05 BMV

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,422 mi
Last recorded205,422 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 205,422 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 205,411 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 193,290 miles

Nearside Front door hinge stiff in operation

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlight lenses deterioated

crack and chip in windscreen within zone A but not affecting view to the road

engine management light on

front anti roll bar linkages have a slight play and knocking

front subframe rear bushes have slight wear

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

tailgate assistance not operating and cannot be supported in the open position

Fail 2 Jan 2018 193,290 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle pipes at front mounting snapped and insecure (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door hinge stiff in operation

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlight lenses deterioated

crack and chip in windscreen within zone A but not affecting view to the road

engine management light on

front anti roll bar linkages have a slight play and knocking

front subframe rear bushes have slight wear

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

tailgate assistance not operating and cannot be supported in the open position

Pass 13 Jan 2017 179,571 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 179,566 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 165,637 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 154,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 144,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 133,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 133,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 121,275 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,920 miles

Equioment failure led to deaccelerometer test in place of roller test

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 109,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 92,370 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,326 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,992 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 BMV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BMV, 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 BMV registered?

AJ05 BMV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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