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CF05 GFA

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,100 mi
Last recorded154,100 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 154,100 miles

EML Light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/R Tyre worn on edges.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2012 143,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 143,767 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 139,361 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 125,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and slightly uneven

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 18 Aug 2009 117,172 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 91,692 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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CF05 GFA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

CF05 GFA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for CF05 GFA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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