MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
312,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f wiper split
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EP05 TEV safe to buy?
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