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SK05 MXS

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

218,598 mi
Last recorded218,598 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 MXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 218,598 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 218,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 204,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 204,482 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe both mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 200,787 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 200,772 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 196,314 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 192,169 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 188,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 181,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 173,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 172,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2014 172,317 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 165,340 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 165,340 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 153,502 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 136,037 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 136,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 104,230 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 78,183 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 78,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,100 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 MXS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel 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 MXS, 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 MXS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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