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GN05 OYY

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,535 mi
Last recorded110,535 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 OYY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 110,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer body sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 108,830 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 108,011 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 101,054 miles

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

chunk missing from nearside front tyre outer sidewall, not exposing chords at time of test.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,101 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,313 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,660 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,127 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 51,814 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,596 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 43,594 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2008 33,557 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 33,556 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GN05 OYY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GN05 OYY, 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 GN05 OYY registered?

GN05 OYY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is GN05 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 OYY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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