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BT55 BSO

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,938 mi
Last recorded188,938 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 BSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 188,938 miles

engine management light on - oil leak

plastic oversills

Fail 19 Aug 2016 188,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc marked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light on - oil leak

plastic oversills

Pass 14 Aug 2015 174,029 miles

CORROSION INC FRONT SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION

Centre EXHAUST HEAVY CORROSION

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement several (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CUT

OIL LEAK

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush SEVERAL (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 174,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits TOO LEAN LARGEREAR BOX HOLE (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION INC FRONT SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION

Centre EXHAUST HEAVY CORROSION

ENGINE LIGHT ON , OIL LEAK.

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

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CUT

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush SEVERAL (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 155,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil over front

rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 6 Aug 2013 138,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 31 Jul 2012 123,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 104,724 miles

near side rear tyre 3mm

rear brake discs corrosion front brake pads wear

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,572 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,442 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BT55 BSO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT55 BSO, 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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BT55 BSO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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