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BL54 WJC

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,598 mi
Last recorded154,598 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WJC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 154,598 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Plate also damaged (cracked) (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear sub-frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded And above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear sub-frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded And above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 139,442 miles

Front sub frame rear bushes worn

Oil Leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nearside and offside upper hub bushes have slight play

Fail 23 May 2018 139,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame rear bushes worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil Leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nearside and offside upper hub bushes have slight play

Pass 24 May 2017 126,866 miles

Front headlamps cloudy

Front registration plate damaged

front subframe rear rubber mounts have play

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,687 miles

front subframe rear rubber mounts have play

rear silencer corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 104,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 92,829 miles

Engine oil mist

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

Handbrake travle high

Offside rear handbrake return spring missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 92,829 miles

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

Engine oil mist

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

Handbrake travle high

Offside rear handbrake return spring missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 81,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,779 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,669 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 62,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal is soft due to thebrake pads being recently replaced.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,582 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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BL54 WJC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BL54 WJC, 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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BL54 WJC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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