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SK05 MXE

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

215,125 mi
Last recorded215,125 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 MXE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 215,125 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 215,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2018 215,125 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

underside corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 201,223 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 188,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front both o/s and n/s head lamp beam patterns deteriorating

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s to n/s (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edges and has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe between hoses starting to corrode (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

various front and rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 171,557 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

various parts of front and rear suspension compants have slight corrosion

rear tyres o/s and n/s just legal

Pass 4 Mar 2014 150,537 miles

Exhaust has slight corrosion

Oil leak

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

Various parts of front suspension have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2013 140,869 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 140,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 24 Mar 2010 122,990 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 122,697 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 101,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,483 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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SK05 MXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK05 MXE, 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 MXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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