MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine cover & undertrays fitted
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
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some some components
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
engine cover fitted
undertray fitted
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
215/55 WR16 - Nearside front tyre punctured in sidewall ( non-repairable ) very slight leak
Front subframe - both rear bushes worn
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
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?
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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.
Is ST05 FZR safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST05 FZR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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