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DE54 XGN

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,767 mi
Last recorded140,767 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 140,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 132,992 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 132,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 127,010 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,818 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 110,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2014 102,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,121 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 77,025 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,868 miles

Hand brake lever high

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 60,847 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

small damage o/s front tyre wall

Fail 21 Mar 2009 60,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

small damage o/s front tyre wall

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,950 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,118 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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DE54 XGN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE54 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

DE54 XGN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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