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EX05 ZVV

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,342 mi
Last recorded168,342 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 ZVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 168,342 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 153,717 miles

engine oil is low

n/s/r hub bush has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2014 153,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil is low

n/s/r hub bush has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2013 135,735 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 135,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 122,202 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 122,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 113,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,947 miles

offside rear tyre wearing thin outside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,744 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 47,744 miles

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

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 ZVV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX05 ZVV, 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 EX05 ZVV registered?

EX05 ZVV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 ZVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 ZVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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