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BF05 MZN

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,490 mi
Last recorded139,490 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 139,490 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 139,490 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 131,832 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster reset to check headlamp aim

Fail 21 Mar 2016 131,832 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster reset to check headlamp aim

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 119,644 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 108,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,929 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,466 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Mar 2013 93,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,420 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,723 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,755 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BF05 MZN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MZN, 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 MZN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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