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SL05 MMA

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,263 mi
Last recorded108,263 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,263 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 108,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled on inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled on inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,320 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled on inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled on inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225x45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner and outer on floor (3.6.B.2c)

possible slight oil leak/spillage at front of engine

Fail 16 Mar 2017 88,801 miles

Central Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped at bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225x45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner and outer on floor (3.6.B.2c)

possible slight oil leak/spillage at front of engine

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,096 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,849 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 MMA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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