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BF55 XPG

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,478 mi
Last recorded62,478 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XPG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,478 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 62,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,916 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,475 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,297 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 59,297 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,365 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,744 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 55,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,232 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,686 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,388 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 7 Sep 2009 28,475 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,905 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 XPG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPG, 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 BF55 XPG registered?

BF55 XPG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BF55 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 XPG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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