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AJ54 UCW

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,114 mi
Last recorded119,114 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UCW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 119,114 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2013 119,114 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)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

power steering pipes/hoses insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,611 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2012 100,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 65,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,222 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,104 miles

offside rear seat belt not tested due to baby seat fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,817 miles

washer bottle leaking

Fail 21 Feb 2008 35,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

lump out of offside front tyre outer sidewall

offside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat

offside rear child seat not fitted correctly (buckle not clipped in)

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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AJ54 UCW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ54 UCW, 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 AJ54 UCW registered?

AJ54 UCW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is AJ54 UCW safe to buy?

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