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SL05 MHZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 140,703 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 120,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 114,278 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 103,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 94,902 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,693 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 90,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,721 miles

N/s rear tyre uneven wear

O/s wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Oct 2011 83,696 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,858 miles

both front wipers torn

rear wiper torn

Fail 24 Sep 2009 56,858 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wipers torn

rear wiper torn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,290 miles

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?

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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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.

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