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SL05 RHU

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,978 mi
Last recorded79,978 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 RHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,978 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 79,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,555 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 71,552 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,969 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,344 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os front tyre has inside edge worn slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2014 58,364 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front wipers jumping on screen

offside front tyre on approx 3mm tread

Fail 21 Apr 2014 58,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heatshield insecure

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

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front wipers jumping on screen

offside front tyre on approx 3mm tread

oil on minimum

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 36,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,484 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear door not opening from inside

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight travel at handbrake lever

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,821 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 RHU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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