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AJ55 EVH

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,321 mi
Last recorded151,321 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EVH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 151,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

oil leak (engine and gearbox)

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated outer skin breaking apart

Fail 9 Apr 2018 151,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure mounting plate corroded and broken (1.9.3a)

engine covers fitted

oil leak (engine and gearbox)

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated outer skin breaking apart

Pass 10 Apr 2017 124,002 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 123,647 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,599 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 106,635 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,683 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 89,528 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,528 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 79,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,784 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,865 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AJ55 EVH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ55 EVH, 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 AJ55 EVH registered?

AJ55 EVH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is AJ55 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 EVH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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