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GF05 BNU

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,220 mi
Last recorded76,220 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 BNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,220 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,783 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,328 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 54,328 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,606 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 48,605 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has small kerb mark

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,485 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,123 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 26,123 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GF05 BNU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GF05 BNU, 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 GF05 BNU registered?

GF05 BNU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is GF05 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 BNU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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