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FX05 RLU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,212 mi
Last recorded220,212 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 RLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 220,212 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

smell of diesel in engine bay but no leak found on test, engine covers & undertray fitted. advise further investigation

Fail 14 Dec 2018 220,212 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

smell of diesel in engine bay but no leak found on test, engine covers & undertray fitted. advise further investigation

Pass 8 Jan 2018 212,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 196,512 miles

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

Rear silencer is badly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 196,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 193,033 miles

back box hold and rusty

chip in screen

osf inner cv boot leaking

rear pads low

wipers poor

Fail 30 Apr 2010 168,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 168,233 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 135,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 102,364 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 RLU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FX05 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

FX05 RLU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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