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WJ05 FXA

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

237,216 mi
Last recorded237,216 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 237,216 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 238,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected anti roll bar link arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose anti roll bar link arm (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 226,162 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

nearside rear parking brake reading low - may require adjustment

Fail 18 Apr 2018 226,162 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

nearside rear parking brake reading low - may require adjustment

Pass 17 Feb 2017 209,284 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

chip in windscreen

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

undertray fitted obstructing view to engine components

Fail 17 Feb 2017 209,284 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

chip in windscreen

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

undertray fitted obstructing view to engine components

Pass 5 May 2016 197,993 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 197,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 181,551 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front subframe has slight play in rear bushes

Fail 16 Apr 2015 181,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front subframe has slight play in rear bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2014 166,741 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 166,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 151,716 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 151,716 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 134,008 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 115,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,499 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,984 miles

Nearside 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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WJ05 FXA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJ05 FXA, 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 WJ05 FXA registered?

WJ05 FXA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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