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ST54 USZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,450 mi
Last recorded147,450 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 USZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 147,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 138,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 130,627 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 120,505 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 111,778 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cut inner & outer sidewalls.

nearside wiper blade split & smearing.

offside front tyre cut inner sidewall.

offside rear tyre - 3mm.

rear brake discs corroding.

rear brake pads getting low.

windscreen scratched.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 111,778 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre cut inner & outer sidewalls.

nearside wiper blade split & smearing.

offside front tyre cut inner sidewall.

offside rear tyre - 3mm.

rear brake discs corroding.

rear brake pads getting low.

windscreen scratched.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 107,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 101,191 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs wearing.

front inner brake pads getting low.

nearside wing mirror glass missing.

offside front tyre - 3mm.

scratches zone a & offside swept area.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 101,191 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs wearing.

front inner brake pads getting low.

nearside wing mirror glass missing.

offside front tyre - 3mm.

scratches zone a & offside swept area.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,305 miles

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

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

screen scored in zones a & b

Fail 18 Feb 2008 71,610 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,610 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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ST54 USZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST54 USZ, 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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ST54 USZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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