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FG05 DRX

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,398 mi
Last recorded116,398 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 DRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 116,398 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 116,398 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 107,915 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,650 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 102,671 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,598 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 96,598 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,989 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 89,989 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,258 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 82,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,677 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,812 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,647 miles

rear lower suspension arm bent

Fail 21 Mar 2009 35,770 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,338 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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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.

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