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SW05MER
2005 SAAB 9-5
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2170cc
General Information
- Registration SW05MER
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-5
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2170cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
18 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,475 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,033 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
19 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,502 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
14 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
19 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,117 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2021 10 Jun 20267 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,494 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020 10 Jun 20266 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,174 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
6 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,378 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2018 10 Jun 20266 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,963 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)
6 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens affecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens affecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,121 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016 10 Jun 20267 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
3 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,156 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2015 10 Jun 20263 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,850 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2014 10 Jun 20262 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
4 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,832 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013 10 Jun 20262 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
21 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,220 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2012 10 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,813 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2011 10 Jun 20269 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,869 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,701 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2009 10 Jun 202615 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
18 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,461 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2008 10 Jun 202618 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,461 MI
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SW05MER was registered on 2005-03-04
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