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BU05 EOE

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,212 mi
Last recorded114,212 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 EOE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,212 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 114,194 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,235 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,317 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,311 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,175 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,582 miles

rear discs heavily worn/poor

Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,582 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlamp levelling system warning lamp on

rear discs heavily worn/poor

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,267 miles

both aims boarderline pass

rear brake discs poor

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,876 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,160 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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BU05 EOE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU05 EOE, 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 BU05 EOE registered?

BU05 EOE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BU05 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 EOE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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