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SK55 XLS

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,675 mi
Last recorded144,675 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 XLS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 144,675 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 144,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 136,569 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 123,748 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2017 123,748 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 31 May 2016 110,698 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 110,698 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,925 miles

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

rear exhaust box getting very rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,962 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,434 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,434 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

advise centre exhaust heatshield loose

advise rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 71,344 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 71,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 62,022 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front no. plate starting to deteriate

Fail 2 Dec 2009 53,115 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front no. plate starting to deteriate

Pass 24 Dec 2008 44,466 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 44,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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SK55 XLS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SK55 XLS, 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 SK55 XLS registered?

SK55 XLS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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