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ST05 FZR

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,847 mi
Last recorded190,847 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 FZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 190,847 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 190,847 miles

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

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

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 175,580 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 171,101 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 171,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 167,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 158,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 158,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 118,317 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 118,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,149 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 99,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,850 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,340 miles

215/55 WR16 - Nearside front tyre punctured in sidewall ( non-repairable ) very slight leak

Front subframe - both rear bushes worn

Fail 5 Aug 2009 69,340 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

215/55 WR16 - Nearside front tyre punctured in sidewall ( non-repairable ) very slight leak

Front subframe - both rear bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,372 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 51,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ST05 FZR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST05 FZR, 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 ST05 FZR registered?

ST05 FZR is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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