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EX05 VHG

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,077 mi
Last recorded104,077 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp plastic lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,987 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,943 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 81,943 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,744 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,287 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,915 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,305 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,791 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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EX05 VHG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EX05 VHG, 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 EX05 VHG registered?

EX05 VHG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is EX05 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 VHG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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