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SL05 WLP

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,686 mi
Last recorded183,686 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 WLP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 183,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 166,126 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 158,723 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 153,306 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 153,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 147,418 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 137,375 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 125,744 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 111,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,421 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 84,421 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,368 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 68,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SL05 WLP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WLP, 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 WLP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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