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SL05 RKF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,270 mi
Last recorded157,270 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 157,270 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 146,455 miles

managment light on

Pass 21 May 2013 131,307 miles

winter tyres still fitted to rear

Pass 23 May 2012 116,906 miles

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)

lower power steering pipe insecure

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 116,906 miles

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

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

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)

lower power steering pipe insecure

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 100,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 84,583 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 15 May 2009 63,996 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

rear number plate statring to discolour

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,503 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 RKF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

SL05 RKF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SL05 RKF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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