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WR05 BXJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,298 mi
Last recorded156,298 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 BXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 156,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 155,848 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 148,716 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S FRONT LINK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLY IN BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S REAR FROM FLEX TO FLEX ALONG TRAILING ARM. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 148,716 miles

Tyre has ply or cords damaged CORDS VISIBLE O/AND N/S REAR INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S FRONT LINK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLY IN BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S REAR FROM FLEX TO FLEX ALONG TRAILING ARM. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 141,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE HAS LIMITED FREE TRAVEL

Fail 21 Sep 2018 141,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE HAS LIMITED FREE TRAVEL

Pass 28 Apr 2017 129,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 121,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 112,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,955 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,400 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,045 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,147 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 77,948 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
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WR05 BXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel 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 WR05 BXJ, 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 WR05 BXJ registered?

WR05 BXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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