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SL05 XEH

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,446 mi
Last recorded117,446 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 117,446 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 117,445 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 106,695 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 91,410 miles

hand brake req adjusting

Pass 8 May 2009 75,976 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,569 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 63,561 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front & rear taxi plates and tariff sheet to be fitted when issued

Nearside front wiper blade rubber split at end

Plate holder name missing on nearside

Rear Wiper blade rubber split

Taxi meter [time 1hour 2mins fast]

Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,589 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 XEH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

SL05 XEH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is SL05 XEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 XEH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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