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J18 JWM

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,819 mi
Last recorded142,819 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 JWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 142,819 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 142,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,038 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 134,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 131,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 131,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 128,378 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 128,375 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,767 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 105,579 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2017 105,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,791 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,717 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 80,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 56,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 46,133 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 35,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,635 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,630 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,612 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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J18 JWM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J18 JWM, 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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J18 JWM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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