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GL54 XJF

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,172 mi
Last recorded89,172 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,172 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,966 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,500 miles

rerar discs poor

Fail 14 Jan 2013 58,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,302 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,923 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 31,923 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,599 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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GL54 XJF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL54 XJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL54 XJF registered?

GL54 XJF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is GL54 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 XJF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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