MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front pads getting low
Front tyres on 3mm
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear discs getting corrodes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on edges
FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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SL05 XER is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 XER, 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 XER registered?
SL05 XER is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2005.
Is SL05 XER safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL05 XER shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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