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CV05 XKA

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,498 mi
Last recorded124,498 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 XKA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 124,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 124,495 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,688 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 118,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,128 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 84,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,982 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,228 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,353 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,917 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,484 miles

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

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

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 XKA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

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

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