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FE05 MFP

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,642 mi
Last recorded126,642 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 MFP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 126,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 126,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 126,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 122,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,378 miles

fuel filter corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 120,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section split (7.1.2)

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

fuel filter corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 114,492 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 114,488 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,913 miles

Child car seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Fail 16 Jun 2015 105,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child car seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,835 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating but no gas leaks

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,213 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault within the system

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear silencer box bracket broken but system still well supported

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,213 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault within the system

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear silencer box bracket broken but system still well supported

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,599 miles

Exhaust rear bracket broken but system still well supported

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 82,599 miles

Exhaust rear bracket broken but system still well supported

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,282 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 75,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,431 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 MFP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MFP, 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 FE05 MFP registered?

FE05 MFP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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