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EO55 GDU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248,700 mi
Last recorded248,700 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 GDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 248,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub carrier/control arm upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub carrier/control arm upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 248,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub carrier/control arm upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb damaged and incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub carrier/control arm upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 212,160 miles

Nearside Rear 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 outer hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 212,148 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 174,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 119,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,154 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 74,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,061 miles

Emissions too clean

Fail 15 Nov 2012 51,061 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Emissions too clean

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,271 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 43,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,626 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit

Fail 15 Nov 2010 36,626 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,884 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,173 miles

excess play in hand brake

front tyres on 3mm

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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EO55 GDU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO55 GDU registered?

EO55 GDU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is EO55 GDU safe to buy?

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