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AY05 OBF

2005 Saab 95

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,469 mi
Last recorded108,469 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 95102,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 OBF
MakeSaab
Model95
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 108,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,441 miles

All road wheels slightly corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Possible esp component on offside front possible slightly damaged

Possible slight wear at offside front outer constant velocity joint

Service brake efficency just passed

Unable to give full inspection to outer sills

Fail 2 Sep 2016 102,441 miles

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

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

All road wheels slightly corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Possible esp component on offside front possible slightly damaged

Possible slight wear at offside front outer constant velocity joint

Unable to give full inspection to outer sills

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 90,708 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 79,436 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 72,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 63,035 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 63,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 502,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

covers under car & over sills preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,109 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,016 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,904 miles

rear tyres approx. 3mm

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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AY05 OBF is a 2005 Saab 95 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 102,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 OBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 95 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AY05 OBF is a 2005 Saab 95, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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