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WF05 BXL

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 BXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 111,621 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front stabaliser bracket (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play n/s and o/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,270 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front mounting rubbers (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,024 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2019 102,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,146 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 96,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,858 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 90,772 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 83,194 miles

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,268 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,281 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,077 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,180 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,663 miles

N/S handbrake cable mount loose

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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WF05 BXL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WF05 BXL, 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 WF05 BXL registered?

WF05 BXL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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