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TH04 ERO

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,435 mi
Last recorded136,435 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH04 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 136,435 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 136,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 133,378 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 129,304 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 122,684 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 122,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 116,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 109,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi at front (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,678 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,512 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,953 miles

Both front abs rotars are corroded

Engine and gearbox oily

Front and rear discs are slightly worn and corroded

Middle and Backbox exhaust slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 85,953 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front abs rotars are corroded

Engine and gearbox oily

Front and rear discs are slightly worn and corroded

Middle and Backbox exhaust slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,879 miles

Exhaust heatsheild loose

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left 225/45/17

Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,786 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heatsheild loose

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left 225/45/17

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,103 miles

Both rear trailing arm front bushes have slight play but not excessive

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil just above the minimum

Slight play in offside rear bottom balljoint but not excessive

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,431 miles

rear both tyres cut but not to cords

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 35,658 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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TH04 ERO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TH04 ERO, 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 TH04 ERO registered?

TH04 ERO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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