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C5 AAF

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,492 mi
Last recorded207,492 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 AAF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 207,492 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox joint and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 203,969 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 192,738 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 182,676 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror becoming discoloured

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 175,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 168,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 156,926 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 143,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some compionents

Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,935 miles

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

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

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 115,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,543 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 89,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 89,458 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,480 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,875 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 66,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,674 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 56,674 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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C5 AAF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C5 AAF, 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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C5 AAF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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