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EO55 GDE

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,100 mi
Last recorded115,100 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 GDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,100 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet blocked central jet provides fluid

sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2022 104,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2022 104,875 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front sub frame rear bush (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front sub frame rear bush(marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured sub frame bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2021 98,223 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 98,221 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both need polish (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 93,541 miles

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 93,439 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOth nearside and offside, lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By fuel tank going to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going across to nearside flexi over top of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,968 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear numbers plate slight deterioration. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes by fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear numbers plate slight deterioration. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes by fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,754 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,307 miles

rear brake pads 6000 miles

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,302 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,302 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,023 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 54,023 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,009 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 46,009 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,915 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 32,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 28,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s reartyrehasslight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,446 miles

n/s reartyrehasslight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,591 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,711 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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EO55 GDE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO55 GDE, 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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EO55 GDE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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