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EO55 EWF

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,002 mi
Last recorded105,002 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,002 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 104,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexi deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexi deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,382 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

ns mirror missing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,381 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system corroded

ns mirror missing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,166 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 58,166 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,796 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside steering rack gaitor twisted.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,206 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 36,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,163 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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EO55 EWF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO55 EWF, 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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EO55 EWF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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