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SV05 TXO

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,072 mi
Last recorded162,072 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 TXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 162,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

evidence of underbody corrosion in places.

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 12 Oct 2021 161,967 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both hazy and no beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement return spring broken. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc worn and corroded. (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

evidence of underbody corrosion in places.

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 9 Oct 2020 152,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn close to legal limit. WOULD RECOMMEND TO CHANGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 143,027 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded but not excessive.

oil leak not excessive.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 143,027 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure support bracket missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both hazy no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side has poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs white (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light stays on. (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded but not excessive.

heatshields insecure

oil leak not excessive.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 129,884 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid appears dirty ?

Fail 16 Oct 2018 129,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction man light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rearmost mounting badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have no beam pattern and wrong colour (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure to trailing arm & return spring missing (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on. (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid appears dirty ?

Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 110,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 103,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,985 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,903 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise nearside rear brake disc pitted

advise offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,553 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 55,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,071 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,662 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 TXO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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