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SV05 TXA

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,731 mi
Last recorded109,731 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 TXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 109,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welded and repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 109,694 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over all front and rear suspension components and mounts (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear subframes (6.1.B.2)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

slight free play in handbrake lever

Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

slight free play in handbrake lever

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,817 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust flexi impact damaged

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,683 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension arm rear bushess slightly deteriorated

exhaust system generally corroded and flexi joint slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly perished/worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,964 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust tailbox outer skin split

Fail 11 Mar 2013 75,964 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust tailbox outer skin split

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,590 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 71,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,595 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 27 Mar 2008 37,377 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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SV05 TXA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV05 TXA, 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 SV05 TXA registered?

SV05 TXA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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