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SL05 MJV

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,143 mi
Last recorded148,143 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 148,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 148,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 148,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 148,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 147,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak Slight engine oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 147,816 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 147,637 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 147,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 142,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 132,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,054 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY MISHAPED ON INNER EDGE.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 114,054 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY MISHAPED ON INNER EDGE.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,088 miles

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated but still legible.

Slight play found in both front anti roll bar drop linkages.

Slight play in both n/s/r upper and lower susp arms, outer bushes.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 96,088 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

N/s/r tyre perrishing almost down to cords on inside sidewall.

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated but still legible.

Slight play found in both front anti roll bar drop linkages.

Slight play in both n/s/r upper and lower susp arms, outer bushes.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,091 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,934 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 MJV 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 82.4%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV registered?

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

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