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ST05 FZW

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,194 mi
Last recorded123,194 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 FZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 123,194 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 116,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 111,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,369 miles

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

both front wheels have small flat spots on inner edges

engine warning lamp on

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight damage to lower front bumper

Pass 12 Jun 2014 94,991 miles

offside front fog lamp loose but will not fall out.

rear exhaust box outer skin has corroded away but is still holding pressure.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,183 miles

o/s/r seat belt not tested as child seat is fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2012 80,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r seat belt not tested as child seat is fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,436 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 7 Jun 2011 73,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,804 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,331 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 45,416 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 45,416 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 FZW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ST05 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

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

Is ST05 FZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 FZW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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