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FE05 MFV

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,515 mi
Last recorded94,515 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 MFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 94,515 miles

Both headlamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2016 81,567 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2015 78,318 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 73,157 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 68,599 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 65,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,131 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 60,130 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 50,405 miles

slight wear in rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,144 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,144 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

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 MFV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE05 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

FE05 MFV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is FE05 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 MFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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