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CA54 NFH

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

213,123 mi
Last recorded213,123 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NFH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 213,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 206,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 193,096 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all sides (5.2.3 (e))

all side coil spring corroded

hand brake travel slightly high

Fail 14 Dec 2019 192,978 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 185,057 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 185,030 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s/r front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 171,448 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

eml light on

oil leak.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 171,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

eml light on

oil leak.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 151,379 miles

Engine light on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside to Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2016 151,379 miles

Engine light on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside to Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 128,903 miles

Both front headlamp lenses are deteriorated.

Engine covers, undertrays and trims fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded. in front of fuel tank.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 128,903 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front headlamp lenses are deteriorated.

Engine covers, undertrays and trims fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded. in front of fuel tank.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,293 miles

Engine management light is on.

Front lower engine stabiliser mounting is showing signs of wear.

Fuel filter is corroding.

Metal brake pipe front to rear is corroding.

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 105,245 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light is on.

Front lower engine stabiliser mounting is showing signs of wear.

Fuel filter is corroding.

Metal brake pipe front to rear is corroding.

N/s frnt tyre is worn on the edge & is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Reqar brake discs are corroding.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 93,531 miles

Engine management light is on.

Oil on engine, unable to see cause because of undertrays.

One of the metal brake pipes going above the fuel tank is corroding.

Rear exhaust is corroded & rattling inside.

Some play in n/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,242 miles

N/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroding.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 80,242 miles

N/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroding.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,252 miles

ADVISE FRONT NEAR SIDE TYRE DAMAGED SIDE WALL AND LOW EDGE TREAD

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rear offside brake disc corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 129,080 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 319,123 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre deflated

Pass 26 Jan 2008 20,698 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)

child lock on nsr & osr doors

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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CA54 NFH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CA54 NFH, 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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CA54 NFH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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