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SK05 MWG

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 MWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 113,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front join to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 113,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front join to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 108,030 miles

Centre & rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area , near excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

cover sills fitted (inspection)

Pass 3 Jul 2019 103,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside windscreen washer poor.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,977 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to the rear by fuel tank smeared in grease unable to fully inspect but is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges nearside & offside

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 20 Jun 2018 97,958 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main to the rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to the rear by fuel tank smeared in grease unable to fully inspect but is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges nearside & offside

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 13 Apr 2018 97,938 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed poor tape repair over hole (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 central mains (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking central mains (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost nearside & offside nearing excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside windscreen washer & wiper poor

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,680 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,325 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,103 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 77,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 77,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,717 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 65,717 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,626 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,418 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,105 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut at tread but not showing cord or ply

Fail 11 Feb 2008 33,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has a cut at tread but not showing cord or ply

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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SK05 MWG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SK05 MWG, 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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SK05 MWG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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