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EY05 EXS

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,763 mi
Last recorded146,763 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 EXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 146,763 miles

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

Offside Front mirror glass has very dark tint

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

bad oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 146,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass has very dark tint

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bad oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Nov 2015 131,561 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,290 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 82,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,241 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 69,241 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,909 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 37,219 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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EY05 EXS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY05 EXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY05 EXS registered?

EY05 EXS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is EY05 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 EXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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