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SL05 MKD

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,734 mi
Last recorded121,734 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2013 121,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 121,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,179 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 104,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 89,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 73,556 miles

both front brake discs heavily lipped/worn

corrosion on rear brake discs

offside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

rear pad lining getting low

slight deterioration on front number plate

some play/movement felt in offside front droplink

Fail 20 Mar 2010 73,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs heavily lipped/worn

corrosion on rear brake discs

offside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

rear pad lining getting low

slight deterioration on front number plate

some play/movement felt in offside front droplink

Pass 14 Feb 2009 54,072 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear trailing arm bottom rose bushes have slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2009 54,072 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear trailing arm bottom rose bushes have slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,359 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 MKD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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