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SV05 TXG

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,671 mi
Last recorded127,671 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 TXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 127,671 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

front suspention P bushes!

nsr hub bushes have slight movement

slight movement in the front drop links

Fail 1 Dec 2016 127,663 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged osf abs ring split (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

front suspention P bushes!

nsr hub bushes have slight movement

slight movement in the front drop links

Fail 14 Oct 2016 127,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,152 miles

centre rear seat belt removed

Fail 17 Jul 2013 76,152 miles

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

centre rear seat belt removed

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,879 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,249 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,315 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 55,315 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 46,466 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TXG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

SV05 TXG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is SV05 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 TXG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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