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CF05 AHE

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,219 mi
Last recorded188,219 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 AHE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 188,219 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 188,218 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 179,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f headlight lens cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2017 179,812 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside (2.4.G.2)

Central Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

engine management light on

n/s/f headlight lens cracked

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 177,277 miles

Cuts to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Drive belt lightly cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil springs lightly corroded

Sight oil leak from pipe

Fail 23 Jun 2016 177,277 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)

Offside 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)

Cuts to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Drive belt lightly cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil springs lightly corroded

Sight oil leak from pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2015 175,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight lens,s tarnished. some rust in brake pipes. exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 175,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 172,419 miles

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 160,506 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 160,506 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 144,589 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 120,056 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 120,056 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,208 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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CF05 AHE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CF05 AHE, 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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CF05 AHE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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