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OV05FEJ
2005 SAAB 9-5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2170cc
General Information
- Registration OV05FEJ
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-5
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2170cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
25 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 177,164 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock Absorber casing corroded
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside side skirt fitted unable to check sill for corrosion
- Offside Rear Shock Absorber casing corroded
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside side skirt fitted unable to check sill for corrosion
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 176,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside side skirt fitted unable to check sill for corrosion
- Offside Rear Shock Absorber casing corroded
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside side skirt fitted unable to check sill for corrosion
- Nearside Rear Shock Absorber casing corroded
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 166,713 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,417 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2023 25 Jun 202620 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 160,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
30 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,176 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- o/s/r sub frame mounting bolt washer corroded
23 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- o/s/r sub frame mounting bolt washer corroded
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
27 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,536 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,636 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 145,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,843 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2019 25 Jun 202613 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,148 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,607 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,472 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
17 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,516 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,208 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,482 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,163 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012 25 Jun 20263 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,035 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,511 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
24 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,645 MI
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OV05FEJ was registered on 2005-04-29
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