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SL05 MJO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,682 mi
Last recorded168,682 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 168,682 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

both hand brake return springs missing

Fail 2 Aug 2017 168,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

both hand brake return springs missing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 150,504 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 150,504 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 131,558 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded,no leaks

Pass 22 Dec 2014 126,215 miles

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

fuel pipe has corrosion (front under floorpan area)

rear exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2013 119,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F MIRROR GLASS MISSING

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check

Fail 19 Dec 2012 112,570 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check

Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 88,516 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 88,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,872 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,868 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,497 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 31,680 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 MJO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

SL05 MJO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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