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FE05 MDZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,729 mi
Last recorded172,729 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 MDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 172,729 miles

em l on

oil leak

rear ex box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 172,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and o/s/f (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

em l on

oil leak

rear ex box corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 168,336 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on bald part of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 1 Apr 2017 158,088 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorating affecting beam image close to excess

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

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating affecting beam image close to excess

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 1 Apr 2017 158,088 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorating affecting beam image close to excess

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

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

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating affecting beam image close to excess

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 15,150 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 15,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 144,178 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 144,178 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 133,296 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air leak on engine

Fail 20 May 2013 133,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air leak on engine

Fail 22 Apr 2008 65,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,253 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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FE05 MDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FE05 MDZ, 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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FE05 MDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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