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SK05 MXH

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,507 mi
Last recorded126,507 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 MXH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,507 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

sill kit fitted both sills corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 126,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

sill kit fitted both sills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,400 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight play o/s/r bottom hub bush

Fail 8 Dec 2015 118,400 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight play o/s/r bottom hub bush

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,415 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 105,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,150 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 90,788 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 89,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,692 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 80,271 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,844 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,101 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 55,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 55,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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SK05 MXH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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