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BL54 WJD

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

180,008 mi
Last recorded180,008 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 180,008 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 172,592 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 168,776 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 161,528 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked slightly

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

general surface corrosion to underside middle and rear

Pass 26 Nov 2020 151,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 13 Nov 2019 141,357 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 136,551 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 126,109 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 126,109 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,240 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 110,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,760 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,422 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,257 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,379 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,718 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,316 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,052 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,925 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,799 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 WJD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL54 WJD, 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 WJD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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