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ST05 FZU

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,617 mi
Last recorded101,617 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 FZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 101,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 101,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.

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

O/S/R Door damaged.

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Red warning light on dash.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 93,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake warning light on dash.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.

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

O/S/R Door damaged.

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Red warning light on dash.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,768 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 86,639 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,616 miles

Front tyres close too limit 2-3mm 225/45 zr17 94w

Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front tyres close too limit 2-3mm 225/45 zr17 94w

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 64,337 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,427 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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ST05 FZU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

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

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