MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
O/S/R HANDBRAKE RETURN SPRING MISSING
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear silencer corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake discs rusted
Rear silencer corroded
N/s rear tyre uneven wear
O/s wiper blade torn
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/s rear tyre uneven wear
O/s wiper blade torn
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front wipers torn
rear wiper torn
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front wipers torn
rear wiper torn
Nearside Rear Trailing 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)
uneven wear on offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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SL05 MHZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 SL05 MHZ, 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 SL05 MHZ registered?
SL05 MHZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2005.
Is SL05 MHZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL05 MHZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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