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CK55 CVF

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,897 mi
Last recorded201,897 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 CVF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 201,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 201,896 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 179,122 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 179,122 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 155,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 134,189 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 133,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front door strap loose

Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,253 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges.

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

both rear hub, lower rose bushes have slight play in pin/bush.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

exhaust backbox casing deteriorated.

offside front wiperblade split on ends.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,407 miles

front number plate poor condition / slight movment osr lower stub axcel bush

Fail 22 Oct 2013 112,395 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate poor condition / slight movment osr lower stub axcel bush

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,001 miles

nearside front cv boot starting to crack

nearside front drop link has slight play in joint

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,683 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bolt from front gearbox mount missing

nearide front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil level low

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,815 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,375 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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CK55 CVF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CK55 CVF, 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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CK55 CVF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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