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CX05 FPE

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,541 mi
Last recorded118,541 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 113,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 110,079 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 101,838 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 89,702 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 87,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 87,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,575 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,225 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,709 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,861 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,696 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,016 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,487 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,073 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,964 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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CX05 FPE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CX05 FPE, 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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CX05 FPE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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