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WJ05 FXF

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,877 mi
Last recorded104,877 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FXF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2023 104,877 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seatbelt does not retract, however both outboard belts in fully working order

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge, also perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all other general underbody and component corrosion

engine management on and covered on dash, however registered before july 2008

plastic cover sills fitted, preventing full clear view of outer sills

Pass 16 Sep 2022 98,800 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 98,800 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,005 miles

Front washers very poor performance

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Of front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Of front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,236 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,018 miles

both headlamp lens misted

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,805 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,779 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 72,779 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 70,349 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 64,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 60,157 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 60,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,391 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,954 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 47,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers are starting to smear

front wipers are starting to split

near side door mirror body appears damaged + glass is missing

near side front tyre 3mm

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate is damaged

near side rear tyre 3mm

screw in off side rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,818 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Off side frint fog lamp insecure.

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 FXF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ05 FXF registered?

WJ05 FXF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is WJ05 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 FXF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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