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CP05 AZR

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,147 mi
Last recorded137,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 AZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 137,147 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 137,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 123,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush Lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 123,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush Lower bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 113,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,347 miles

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

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,907 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 2 Jun 2010 71,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,598 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 48,475 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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CP05 AZR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CP05 AZR, 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 CP05 AZR registered?

CP05 AZR is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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