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BF05 MZE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,306 mi
Last recorded103,306 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MZE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,306 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,622 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRE'S LOW IN CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

REAR BOX CORODED

Fail 30 Apr 2018 97,622 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRE'S LOW IN CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked FRONT WASHER (2.4.G.1)

REAR BOX CORODED

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,634 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,634 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,042 miles

Engine Cover fitted obscuring vision of a testable item

Nearside Front arch liner insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of a testable item

Fail 28 Apr 2016 87,042 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine Cover fitted obscuring vision of a testable item

Nearside Front arch liner insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of a testable item

Pass 2 May 2015 76,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,025 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 70,022 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,262 miles

Both front tyres, wearing on inner edges

N/s rear tyre, inner edge badly worn / going out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 57,257 miles

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

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

Both blades split on ends, still clearing

Both front tyres, wearing on inner edges

N/s rear tyre, inner edge badly worn / going out of shape

O/s rear tpms sensor (on wishbone) broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 48,956 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 43,758 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and tread wearing uneven

offside rear tyre on limit and tread wearing uneven

Pass 21 May 2009 36,156 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 27,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,497 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 MZE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MZE, 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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BF05 MZE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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