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EO05 TXJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,287 mi
Last recorded140,287 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 TXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 140,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 131,472 miles

Engine oil leaks

Engine under tray hanging down damaged ?

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded worn scored .

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 131,449 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks

Engine under tray hanging down damaged ?

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded worn scored .

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 126,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 126,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 120,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,177 miles

Both rear tyres cracking & close to wear bars

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 120,177 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres cracking & close to wear bars

Rear brake discs badly corroded

offside headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,021 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under tray is loose

Fail 8 Jun 2017 117,021 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside head light has a weak beam image

under tray is loose

Pass 10 Jun 2016 112,760 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,561 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,973 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 81,191 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,675 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,850 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,447 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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EO05 TXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO05 TXJ, 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 EO05 TXJ registered?

EO05 TXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EO05 TXJ safe to buy?

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