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FD05 EXT

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,692 mi
Last recorded144,692 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EXT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 144,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 144,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 141,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 135,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 135,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

oil level on minimum

Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 132,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens degraded (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens degraded (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 20 Jun 2017 129,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17/94w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 125,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 125,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 122,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

mil on

oil on minimum

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 115,288 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 101,922 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,441 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 86,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,648 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 74,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,109 miles

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 23 Jun 2009 44,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,800 miles

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

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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FD05 EXT is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD05 EXT, 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 FD05 EXT registered?

FD05 EXT is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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