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SL05 MJJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,705 mi
Last recorded198,705 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 198,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2023 198,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2022 183,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Sep 2022 182,550 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2021 170,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine and body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 156,329 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 141,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 141,024 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 131,683 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 131,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,728 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front & rear all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

general corrosion to front suspension arms,s/absorbers & springs

Fail 25 Apr 2017 122,728 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front & rear all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

general corrosion to front suspension arms,s/absorbers & springs

Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,216 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 114,216 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,834 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,144 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,900 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,950 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 41,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,310 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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SL05 MJJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SL05 MJJ, 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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SL05 MJJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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