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CA05 RZT

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 RZT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2025 86,099 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 85,771 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 85,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 85,312 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 85,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Bonnet secondary catch seized and ineffective.

Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,911 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 84,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 3 Aug 2021 84,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,237 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 84,237 miles

Headlamp aim not tested NO HEADLIGHT PATTERN. (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,209 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,876 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 80,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake cable mounts deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake cable mounts deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,698 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

rear rubber handbrake cable mounts cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,727 miles

near side front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,703 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 62,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,344 miles

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

o/s wiper slightly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,700 miles

Play in nearside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 47,654 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,238 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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CA05 RZT is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CA05 RZT, 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 CA05 RZT registered?

CA05 RZT is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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