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CV05 XJH

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,823 mi
Last recorded92,823 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 XJH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,823 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,849 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,148 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 85,143 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,817 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 78,226 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,806 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,043 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,511 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,136 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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CV05 XJH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV05 XJH, 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 CV05 XJH registered?

CV05 XJH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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