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FE05 MGJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,126 mi
Last recorded167,126 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 167,126 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 158,791 miles

offside and nearside rear anti roll d bushes slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2016 145,768 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 131,765 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 131,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system fouling both front steering tie rods fouling anti roll bar lock to lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 119,560 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 119,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,912 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 102,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 102,478 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,668 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,836 miles

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

Offside windscreen wiper split but still clears screen

Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,133 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 MGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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