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SK05 MXO

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,592 mi
Last recorded102,592 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 MXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 102,592 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside rear upper suspension arm centre mounting bushes excessively deteriorated and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside rear upper suspension arm centre mounting bushes excessively deteriorated and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear lower outer mounting joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear lower outer mounting joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 102,592 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Nearside rear lower suspension arm centre mounting bushes excessively deteriorated and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Offside rear lower suspension arm centre mounting bushes excessively deteriorated and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside rear upper suspension arm centre mounting bushes excessively deteriorated and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside rear upper suspension arm centre mounting bushes excessively deteriorated and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear lower outer mounting joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear lower outer mounting joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,992 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 100,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,253 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,426 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 74,426 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,027 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,136 miles

Nearside front non-obligatory mirror missing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,732 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 43,732 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing close to limit on outer edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,408 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,408 miles

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,865 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MXO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXO, 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 SK05 MXO registered?

SK05 MXO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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