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SL05 RJV

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

210,000 mi
Last recorded210,000 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 RJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 210,000 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 203,133 miles

E.M.Light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust in poor condition.

heavy engine oil leaks.

o/s door mirror casing missing.

rear indicators faded.

slight exhaust leaks from flexi joint and centre box.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 203,133 miles

E.M.Light on.

exhaust in poor condition.

heavy engine oil leaks.

o/s door mirror casing missing.

rear indicators faded.

slight exhaust leaks from flexi joint and centre box.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 187,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dash

exhaust corroded

offside front door mirror cover missing

slight play in both rear wheel

Fail 6 Aug 2013 187,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dash

exhaust corroded

offside front door mirror cover missing

slight play in both rear wheel

Fail 26 Jul 2012 170,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 170,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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 14 Jun 2011 154,849 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 154,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 121,080 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of rear brake discs

Fail 9 Apr 2010 120,979 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of rear brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2009 90,329 miles

advise corrosion on rear brake discs

light knock from steering column on lock to lock turns-no visible faults found at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2009 90,249 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise corrosion on rear brake discs

light knock from steering column on lock to lock turns-no visible faults found at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,302 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 64,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RJV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RJV, 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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What year was SL05 RJV registered?

SL05 RJV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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