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CF05 AHG

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,388 mi
Last recorded119,388 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 AHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,388 miles

near side rear parking brake performance low

small cut to off side rear seat belt

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,543 miles

all rear seat belts are slow to retract

front sub frame bushes are worn

near side rear parking brake performance low

tyres are perishing and the rears are out of shape

Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,026 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT TO INNER SIDE WALL

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE REAR HUB BUSHES

Pass 21 Dec 2015 109,527 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 105,296 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 101,265 miles

front number plate small crack and rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,756 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,059 miles

front number plate small crack

fuel filler cap slight damage

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,762 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,965 miles

wipers split

rear number plate discoloured

undershield fitted restricting testers view

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,791 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 AHG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CF05 AHG, 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 CF05 AHG registered?

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

Is CF05 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 AHG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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