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GX54 XPH

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,406 mi
Last recorded147,406 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 XPH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 147,406 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Both wing mirrors deteriorated / damaged

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fluid residue on steering rack but no obvious signs of leak

Front brake discs in poor condition

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit - 2mm

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 147,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Both wing mirrors deteriorated / damaged

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fluid residue on steering rack but no obvious signs of leak

Front brake discs in poor condition

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside rear brake pads worn low

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit - 2mm

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 141,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 135,197 miles

Engine check light on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 122,048 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,130 miles

Engine light on.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 103,781 miles

Both front and rear discs worn and lipped.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 103,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front and rear discs worn and lipped.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 92,864 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,864 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,032 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,552 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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GX54 XPH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX54 XPH, 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 GX54 XPH registered?

GX54 XPH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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