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AJ54 UCZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,131 mi
Last recorded173,131 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 173,131 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fog Light Illuminated Constantly

Pass 26 Feb 2019 163,587 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 163,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 155,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 151,233 miles

Oil leak ()

eml on

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 138,966 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust back box is alittle rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2015 138,966 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust back box is alittle rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2014 136,945 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2014 136,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2013 134,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 127,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 127,179 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 111,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,408 miles

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

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

front no plate has slight delamination

Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,579 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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AJ54 UCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ54 UCZ, 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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AJ54 UCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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