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AK05 UFE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,848 mi
Last recorded138,848 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 138,848 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 138,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 137,513 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 134,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 131,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,389 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 124,502 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 124,502 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 111,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 96,534 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,457 miles

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

Nearside 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 26 Aug 2009 82,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,101 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 69,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AK05 UFE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

AK05 UFE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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The MOT history for AK05 UFE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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