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AK05 FZF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,038 mi
Last recorded137,038 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FZF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 137,038 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 134,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 134,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 134,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 132,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 130,502 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 126,023 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 116,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 116,816 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,208 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 110,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 102,717 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 102,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,179 miles

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,371 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,624 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,794 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 65,794 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,391 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,391 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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AK05 FZF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK05 FZF, 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 AK05 FZF registered?

AK05 FZF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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