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DV05 GKN

2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,652 mi
Last recorded149,652 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid117,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 GKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 149,652 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 149,640 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 146,340 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 142,334 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 142,334 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 142,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Head lamp washers not working

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 137,685 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 137,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 131,374 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 131,374 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 122,946 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 122,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 760 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
8,704
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
position lamp(s) not working 10
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Registration plate lamp not working 8
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DV05 GKN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 117,297 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV05 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV05 GKN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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