MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,398 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine oil level below minimum
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Engine oil level below minimum
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front mirror glass missing
nearside front tyre has nail in tread
one of the front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
slight handbrake travel
slight oil leak
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front mirror glass missing
nearside front tyre has nail in tread
one of the front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
slight handbrake travel
slight oil leak
nearside front tyre worn outter edge close to wear bars
nearside rear tyre on the wear bars
offside front tyre slightly worn outer edge
offside rear tyre bald inner edge close to legal limit
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front subframe centre and rear mounting bushes have slight movent
offside rear tyre has wear on edges getting close to wear bars
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear lower suspension arm bent
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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FG05 DRX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FG05 DRX, 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 FG05 DRX registered?
FG05 DRX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2005.
Is FG05 DRX safe to buy?
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