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BF55 XPD

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,698 mi
Last recorded189,698 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 189,698 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 25 Jul 2018 187,384 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 186,023 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

o/s/r tyre worn to limit and perishing in tread

Fail 12 Jul 2017 186,023 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

o/s/r tyre worn to limit and perishing in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2016 183,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 180,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 176,759 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corosion on subframe sligth

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 176,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corosion on subframe sligth

engine light stays on

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 173,618 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 159,946 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 12 Sep 2011 145,165 miles

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 27 Aug 2010 128,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 112,204 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 95,725 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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BF55 XPD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF55 XPD, 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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BF55 XPD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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