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BF05 MYO

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,227 mi
Last recorded75,227 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MYO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 75,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 75,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 73,668 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked badly outer sidewall NOT showing cords . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms outer , top , bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 73,461 miles

Hand brake performance slightly down on n/s/r

Fail 29 May 2018 73,461 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hand brake performance slightly down on n/s/r

Pass 25 May 2017 72,711 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 72,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,506 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 71,506 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,663 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 60,651 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 52,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 44,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 33,773 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,988 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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BF05 MYO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BF05 MYO, 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 BF05 MYO registered?

BF05 MYO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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