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GF55 AZU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,501 mi
Last recorded180,501 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 AZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 180,501 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (back box rubber missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 174,780 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (nearside and offside outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 169,448 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 169,383 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers dont park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 160,145 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 160,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 160,139 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 160,131 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 160,105 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 159,983 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 159,973 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 158,467 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 152,251 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 142,071 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 107,941 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 107,941 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) 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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GF55 AZU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF55 AZU, 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 GF55 AZU registered?

GF55 AZU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is GF55 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 AZU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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