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FX05 PWN

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,055 mi
Last recorded213,055 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 PWN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 213,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 202,802 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front sub frame, rear axle, brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2021 202,802 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front sub frame, rear axle, brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 194,145 miles

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

headlight washers not working

Fail 10 Dec 2020 194,145 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

headlight washers not working

Pass 7 Jun 2019 178,671 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 178,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 168,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 158,847 miles

front tyres worn on edges

front tyres starting to block

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 150,705 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 141,652 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 141,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 136,128 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 131,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 123,858 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 117,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 110,719 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 100,438 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,525 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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FX05 PWN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX05 PWN, 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 FX05 PWN registered?

FX05 PWN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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