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DE54 XGF

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,783 mi
Last recorded174,783 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2016 174,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 164,818 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 157,547 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 157,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 145,477 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 145,477 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 141,317 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 141,268 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs badly corroded n/s/f anti roll link worn small chip in screen

Pass 1 Sep 2010 131,130 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 131,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 119,535 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 119,535 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 106,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 95,816 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DE54 XGF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE54 XGF, 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 DE54 XGF registered?

DE54 XGF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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