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CA54 NFL

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,189 mi
Last recorded187,189 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 187,189 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 179,146 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 178,566 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 168,738 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 160,906 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 160,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 151,538 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 151,390 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 142,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 134,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 118,896 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake high travel

head lights have a product on them

oil leak

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,853 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 72,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,435 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,008 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades slight split

Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,887 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,606 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,609 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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CA54 NFL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CA54 NFL, 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 CA54 NFL registered?

CA54 NFL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is CA54 NFL safe to buy?

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