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FE55 LUL

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,739 mi
Last recorded101,739 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 LUL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 101,739 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,077 miles

Both rear Suspension Top Bushes Slight Play

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

OSF Tyre Cut

Fail 15 Mar 2019 90,062 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Both rear Suspension Top Bushes Slight Play

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

OSF Tyre Cut

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,948 miles

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

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

mil light on

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,785 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,512 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 73,463 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,491 miles

near side rear lower hub bush worn border line

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,853 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,453 miles

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

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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FE55 LUL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE55 LUL, 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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FE55 LUL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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