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SL05 MKN

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,779 mi
Last recorded117,779 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 117,779 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 113,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall

o/s/r handbrake return spring snapped off

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 113,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts no beam images present (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front and rear headlamp suspension levelling devises broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall

o/s/r handbrake return spring snapped off

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 110,917 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 110,917 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 104,336 miles

front h.lights lens deterirated,rear coil springs slightly corroded,rear subfarme slightly corroded, brake pipes slightly corroded, nsf tyre edges bald

Fail 26 May 2017 104,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front h.lights lens deterirated,rear coil springs slightly corroded,rear subfarme slightly corroded, brake pipes slightly corroded, nsf tyre edges bald

Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,654 miles

engine noisey

head light lenses faded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on the inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,079 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 89,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade brocken

Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade brocken

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 74,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,432 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords show

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 64,051 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F Tyre has cut in sidewall but shows no cords

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,120 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2010 44,323 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 44,323 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,726 miles

windscreen scored by defective blade but does not obstruct drivers vision

Pass 20 May 2008 30,625 miles

windscreen scratched in right hand lower area. not obstructing vision at the moment but recommend replacement.

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 MKN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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