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SV05 TXK

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,313 mi
Last recorded126,313 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 TXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 126,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,589 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 102,912 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,122 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,122 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 76,160 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 68,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose.

nsr tyre wearing on outside edge

steering wheel has slight play

vacuum pipe split

Fail 21 May 2013 68,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat cover loose

nsr tyre wearing on outside edge

rap cap leaking

steering wheel has slight play

vacuum pipe split

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,415 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 53,415 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,652 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,803 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 31 Jan 2009 37,230 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TXK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV05 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

SV05 TXK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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