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DA05 USF

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,049 mi
Last recorded208,049 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 USF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 208,049 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread, also has a nail in tread

Pass 21 Jul 2015 201,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm, olso has uneven tread wear

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 195,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating but inner skin not leaking

offside front tyre tread depth 3mm

plastic sill covers

Fail 23 Jul 2014 195,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating but inner skin not leaking

offside front tyre tread depth 3mm

plastic sill covers

Pass 27 Jun 2013 188,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 174,139 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 174,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres nearing tread wear bars tread 2-3mm,outer sills covered,front discs worn & lippedslight play in nearside rear suspension lower arm outer bush,

Pass 15 Jul 2011 144,768 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

belly pan fitted

front discs slight wear

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Jul 2010 121,187 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 121,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

belly pan fitted

nearside handbrake reading low

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2009 93,875 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

belly pan fitted

both front wiper blades starting to split

outer sills covered

Fail 23 Jul 2009 93,875 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

belly pan fitted

both front wiper blades starting to split

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,467 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

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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DA05 USF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA05 USF, 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 DA05 USF registered?

DA05 USF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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