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GJ05 AMK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,067 mi
Last recorded120,067 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 AMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 120,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 113,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 113,645 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended locked (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 108,764 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 104,371 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,609 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 102,104 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 101,894 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine light on

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses faded

ignition switch faulty

slight play in o/s/r hub lower trunion

Pass 16 May 2017 95,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 89,557 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 84,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Pass 21 May 2015 84,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Fail 30 Apr 2014 80,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,142 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2013 73,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2012 66,106 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 66,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 58,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 49,591 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 40,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,503 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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GJ05 AMK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJ05 AMK, 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 GJ05 AMK registered?

GJ05 AMK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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