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AJ55 EVK

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,087 mi
Last recorded139,087 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 139,087 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 22 Oct 2019 134,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 134,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 129,026 miles

rear exhaust silencer body deteriorated but not leaking gases

Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,099 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components / areas

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front- to- rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer body deteriorated but not leaking gases

Pass 22 May 2015 111,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

areas of main line brake pipe corroded,not excess at time of test

both front tyres have shallow damage cuts

brake advise symbol lit on the dashboard

exhaust rear silencer outer skin flaking

Fail 20 May 2015 110,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

areas of main line brake pipe corroded,not excess at time of test

both front tyres have shallow damage cuts

brake advise symbol lit on the dashboard

exhaust rear silencer outer skin flaking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges. (225/45 r17)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 94,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,271 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,952 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,282 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 51,722 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,722 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EVK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ55 EVK, 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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AJ55 EVK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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