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SH55 NXZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,346 mi
Last recorded100,346 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 NXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,346 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Nov 2018 100,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 92,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 88,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 16 Oct 2014 84,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,910 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,681 miles

offside rear disc scored

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,476 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,120 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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SH55 NXZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH55 NXZ, 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 SH55 NXZ registered?

SH55 NXZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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