MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear silencer is badly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
back box hold and rusty
chip in screen
osf inner cv boot leaking
rear pads low
wipers poor
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FX05 RLU safe to buy?
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