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WF05 CFD

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,166 mi
Last recorded122,166 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 CFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 122,166 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 122,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Undertray likely to become detached exhaust shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 103,678 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 103,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,727 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 87,727 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,577 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,297 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,039 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,645 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 28,854 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)

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 CFD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc 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 WF05 CFD, 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 CFD registered?

WF05 CFD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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