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RV05 UXS

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

213,029 mi
Last recorded213,029 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 213,029 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal and clutch pedal worn on edges (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr lower suspension arm bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osf tyre is cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2024 213,029 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear noplate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels are missing a bolt on each hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal and clutch pedal worn on edges (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr lower suspension arm bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osf tyre is cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 207,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 207,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 194,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 194,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 184,955 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 175,429 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 161,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 145,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 126,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 125,990 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 106,318 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 106,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,324 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,860 miles

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

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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RV05 UXS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc 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 RV05 UXS, 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 RV05 UXS registered?

RV05 UXS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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