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L777 NJW

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,768 mi
Last recorded93,768 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 NJW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 93,768 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% center top lamp inoperative (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 84,043 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,024 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,213 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 67,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,487 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,028 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 51,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,556 miles

n/s wing repeater damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2009 42,556 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wing repeater damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,061 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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L777 NJW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L777 NJW, 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 L777 NJW registered?

L777 NJW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is L777 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L777 NJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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