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GP54 OOE

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

199,951 mi
Last recorded199,951 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 OOE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 199,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 191,072 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 186,428 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 182,486 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 175,253 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 150,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light lense broken

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 150,719 miles

Brake fluid contaminated black (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Fog light lense broken

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 127,727 miles

Underside of vehicle very very oily

Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,935 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 111,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,258 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 90,258 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,440 miles

Cover sills fitted

Handbrake travel

Headlmaps aged and images poor

Minor chips in screen

Minor mistings of oil

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

STRONG ADVISE:Front sub-frame mountings heavily worn,showing age and require attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust and rear box in poor condition and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Cover sills fitted

Handbrake travel

Headlmaps aged and images poor

Minor chips in screen

Minor mistings of oil

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

STRONG ADVISE:Front sub-frame mountings heavily worn,showing age and require attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust and rear box in poor condition and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,709 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear

Cover sills fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre (Repairable)

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Headlamp beam images poor due to aged headlamps

Surface corrosion to exhaust,rear silencer in poor condition and outer skin compromised

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,645 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 61,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,543 miles

Offside seatbelt clasp cover missing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,689 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,321 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,218 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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GP54 OOE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GP54 OOE, 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 OOE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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