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BG05 PZW

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,391 mi
Last recorded188,391 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 188,391 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 173,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 157,548 miles

o/s rear tyre has cut inner edge

Fail 31 May 2012 157,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front frame bushes

o/s rear tyre has cut inner edge

turbo shild lose

Pass 28 Mar 2011 131,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 110,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 92,207 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 92,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s rear shock

Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,435 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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BG05 PZW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG05 PZW, 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 BG05 PZW registered?

BG05 PZW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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