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TIL 3593

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,963 mi
Last recorded147,963 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 3593
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 147,963 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 147,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 139,182 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 135,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

underfloor fuel pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 135,267 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

underfloor fuel pipe corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 118,198 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear and offside rear suspension bushes

Fail 16 May 2014 118,198 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

slight play in nearside rear and offside rear suspension bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,297 miles

eml on dash

oil filler cap missing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 111,297 miles

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

eml on dash

oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,722 miles

Power steering hose showing early signs of rubbing / Nearside mirror glass starting to discolour

Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake disc pitted

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,753 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,974 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 47,801 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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TIL 3593 is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TIL 3593, 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 TIL 3593 registered?

TIL 3593 is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is TIL 3593 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 3593 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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