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FE55 PZU

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,918 mi
Last recorded157,918 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 PZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 157,918 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 151,145 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 151,140 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 145,569 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush arm to stub axle bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on dash

front number plate damage still readable

main front to rear brake pipes both slight corrosion

rear exhaust box and tail pipe corroding

slight oil leak engine and gear box

Fail 31 Oct 2017 145,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush arm to stub axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fuel filter in a very rusty condition

engine management light on dash

front number plate damage still readable

main front to rear brake pipes both slight corrosion

rear exhaust box and tail pipe corroding

slight oil leak engine and gear box

Pass 26 Oct 2016 139,347 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 139,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 133,226 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Front Reg plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

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

Nearside Front dipped beam image deteriated close to failure limit - lense

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded To side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak on engine

Oil leak on gearbox

Pass 22 Oct 2014 127,622 miles

engine lamp on

front subframe bushes play

o/s rear tyre low presure

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,657 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 122,657 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 107,639 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 98,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,199 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 84,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,891 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,352 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 53,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FE55 PZU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE55 PZU, 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 PZU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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