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AJ54 UDK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,615 mi
Last recorded139,615 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UDK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 139,615 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 139,589 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 134,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r flexi to caliper, n/s/r main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 129,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 129,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear in clip at rear of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 122,747 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses s/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread pattern

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

both rear front subframe bushes worn allowing lateral movement

Pass 21 Jun 2017 115,573 miles

Battery very weak

Centre and rear exhaust outer skins deteriated

Engine oil leak

Engine/gear box link bushes worn? knocks when pulling away

Front and rear brake discs rusty

Head lights deteriated

Near side rear tyre valve perished

Off side front tyre worn on edges

One front to rear brake pipe corroded in clip

Pass 25 Jun 2016 114,402 miles

Front to rear brake pipe in clips near fuel tank corroded

Off side rear inner side light bulb suspect incorrectly fitted as too bright

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 114,128 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And lower gaitor split (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake pipe in clips near fuel tank corroded

Off side rear inner side light bulb suspect incorrectly fitted as too bright

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 111,929 miles

Brake pipe at rear in clips corroded

Front sub frame bushes worn knocks when pulling away

Near side door mirror casing damaged

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 16 Jun 2015 111,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pipe at rear in clips corroded

Near side door mirror casing damaged

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sub frame bushes worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 104,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,061 miles

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

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)

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,864 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,552 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,911 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 59,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,558 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 47,926 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 UDK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDK, 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 UDK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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