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CF05 GGP

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,705 mi
Last recorded120,705 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 GGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,705 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 108,311 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 108,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 97,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,505 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 91,505 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 84,497 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 78,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,616 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 62,616 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,369 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 56,369 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs worn badly

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,206 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,803 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 GGP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GGP, 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 GGP registered?

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

Is CF05 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 GGP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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