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ST05 ZLO

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,074 mi
Last recorded125,074 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 125,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed seat belt slightly fraying on edge (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear upper ball joints slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 125,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre split to inner cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed seat belt slightly fraying on edge (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear upper ball joints slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 115,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2016 115,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,068 miles

engine light on

Fail 16 Jul 2015 95,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine light on

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 92,330 miles

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 62,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,615 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,647 miles

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness and inner rear disc condition

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,079 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 21,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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ST05 ZLO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST05 ZLO registered?

ST05 ZLO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is ST05 ZLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 ZLO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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