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EY05 DNO

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,400 mi
Last recorded133,400 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 DNO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 133,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,399 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,217 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 108,580 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,925 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 101,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,820 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 94,818 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,404 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,699 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,513 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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EY05 DNO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EY05 DNO, 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 EY05 DNO registered?

EY05 DNO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EY05 DNO safe to buy?

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