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GP54 ONZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,090 mi
Last recorded184,090 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 ONZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 184,090 miles

Front headlamps have a product on lens slightly affecting beam pattern

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror glass slightly tarnished

Offside Front headlamp cleaning device missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2018 184,090 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps have a product on lens slightly affecting beam pattern

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror glass slightly tarnished

Offside Front headlamp cleaning device missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2017 174,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s front flasher lamp slightly discoloured

corrosion in rear of o/s chassis but not excessive

o/s rear lens slightly damaged

o/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inside

rearb exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2016 160,027 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 159,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 142,301 miles

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

eng; man; light on

Pass 27 Nov 2014 130,286 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust poor cond;

wipers poor

Fail 27 Nov 2014 130,286 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust poor cond;

wipers poor

Pass 28 Nov 2013 118,355 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

outer sills covered

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 106,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2011 92,658 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear light lens damaged and tempairy repaired

Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,658 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)

Offside rear light lens damaged and tempairy repaired

Fail 7 Dec 2010 80,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,928 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,071 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 54,071 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,062 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GP54 ONZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP54 ONZ, 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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GP54 ONZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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