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BF05 MZV

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,058 mi
Last recorded93,058 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2019 93,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,273 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 74,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,221 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,675 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 24,611 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,583 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,146 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)

Pass 29 May 2009 12,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 8,850 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 MZV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

BF05 MZV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is BF05 MZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 MZV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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