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FE05 MGO

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

256,615 mi
Last recorded256,615 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 256,615 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Beam pattern blerd due to headlamp lens

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 256,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Beam pattern blerd due to headlamp lens

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake discs pitted, corroded and in bad condition

Pass 6 Dec 2017 247,676 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges .......

front brake discs corroding , both rear corroded & worn .........

rear exhaust silencer corroding .........

Pass 2 Sep 2016 236,777 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 224,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 224,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 213,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edge close to wear limit

fuel line slight corrosion

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2013 200,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edge

exhaust rear boxs corroded

front pads getting close to wear limit

fuel line slight corrosion

oil leak tray wet

Pass 7 Sep 2012 188,234 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyers worn on edge close to limit ??

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2011 164,111 miles

All brake discs and pads worn

Both rear tyres are worn and walls are cracked and perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coil springs complete

Offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes worn and have slight play

Oil leak

Unable asses underside fully due to covers fitted

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 141,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 120,409 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 100,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,911 miles

unable to test outer sills fully (PLASTIC TRIMS 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 MGO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

FE05 MGO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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