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H10 SYS

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,569 mi
Last recorded196,569 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 SYS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 196,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides play to max (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriotarted

Rear tryres scrubbed edges

covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Jul 2018 173,941 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 173,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leak in area of alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 154,120 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 154,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 132,430 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bushes have play to maximum (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides slight (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 132,422 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine/gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced pattern aim can not be seen (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bushes have play to maximum (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 109,664 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2015 109,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,099 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,185 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 47,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 41,105 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 35,586 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 27,526 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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H10 SYS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H10 SYS, 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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H10 SYS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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