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CF05 AHO

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,687 mi
Last recorded103,687 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,687 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 103,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 100,567 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 100,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,484 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 98,484 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,498 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,535 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 89,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 77,360 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust has advance corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2015 68,382 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust has advance corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,321 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,090 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,531 miles

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

n/s front tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test

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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CF05 AHO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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