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S14 SFJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,145 mi
Last recorded67,145 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 SFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,145 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 67,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,739 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,989 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 55,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,766 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 55,765 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,311 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,157 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,203 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,309 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 38,309 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,010 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,053 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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S14 SFJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S14 SFJ, 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 S14 SFJ registered?

S14 SFJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2005.

Is S14 SFJ safe to buy?

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