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SL05 MKE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,094 mi
Last recorded110,094 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MKE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 110,094 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2022 109,933 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating os and ns (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

eml on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Wing mirror glass starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Mar 2021 105,255 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Wing mirror glass starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Mar 2020 103,139 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear lower rose bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2020 103,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking rear pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.3 (a))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear lower rose bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,774 miles

Engine Malfunction Light On

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underside components corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall 3mm

eml on

Fail 6 Mar 2018 93,051 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour at idle (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam xenon (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall 3mm

eml on

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,011 miles

Front no plate slightly damaged but can still be read

eml light on

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,551 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 82,551 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,859 miles

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

bind o/s rear hub

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2015 75,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

bind o/s rear hub

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front metal fuel pipes corroded

rear level sensor broken

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,882 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,914 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 57,914 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,957 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,030 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 34,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,629 miles

offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SL05 MKE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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