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BT05 AAY

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

268,901 mi
Last recorded268,901 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 AAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 268,901 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 268,901 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed tail gate (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 247,451 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 247,444 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement s (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement s (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gear box mounting worn

Pass 16 May 2014 235,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2014 235,929 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 203,568 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 203,568 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 182,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2012 182,984 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2010 139,887 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 139,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 119,361 miles

PLAY IN N/S/R LOWER ARM BUSH

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 6 Oct 2009 119,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PLAY IN N/S/R LOWER ARM BUSH

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,013 miles

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

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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BT05 AAY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BT05 AAY, 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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BT05 AAY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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