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GK05 XLZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,478 mi
Last recorded106,478 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 106,478 miles

E.M.L.on

Fail 18 May 2016 106,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both pitted & corroded on outer edges (3.5.1i)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L.on

Pass 1 May 2015 98,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 1 May 2014 89,743 miles

Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,814 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 71,916 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 71,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 46,109 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 41,896 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 41,896 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,444 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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GK05 XLZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GK05 XLZ, 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 GK05 XLZ registered?

GK05 XLZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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