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FY05 WMA

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,375 mi
Last recorded116,375 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 WMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 116,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,817 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 108,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 108,547 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 98,408 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 98,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,218 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s pas pipe mount split.

o/s/r tyre getting low/perished.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 47,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s pas pipe mount split.

o/s/r tyre getting low/perished.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,459 miles

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)

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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FY05 WMA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY05 WMA, 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 FY05 WMA registered?

FY05 WMA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is FY05 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 WMA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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