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EP05 TEV

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

312,475 mi
Last recorded312,475 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 TEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 312,475 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear outer disc face corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

rear exhaust box deteriated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 312,475 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear outer disc face corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

rear exhaust box deteriated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 288,250 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses s/cloudy (1.7.5a)

main to rear brake pipes greased preventing full assessment ,rears s/corroded

rear exh box deteriated

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 288,250 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses s/cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

main to rear brake pipes greased preventing full assessment ,rears s/corroded

rear exh box deteriated

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 269,132 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased preventing full assessment

rear exh box deteriated

Pass 12 May 2014 243,775 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

main brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully inspect

Fail 12 May 2014 243,775 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

main brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 May 2013 219,469 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 192,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 192,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 164,423 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 137,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 107,740 miles

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 19 May 2008 80,966 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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EP05 TEV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EP05 TEV, 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 EP05 TEV registered?

EP05 TEV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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