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GU05 UNZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2013 101,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorating

lamps flash randomly

rear brake discs badly worn / deteriorated

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight play in rear suspension outer mountings

Pass 25 Feb 2013 101,480 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorating

lamps flash randomly

rear brake discs badly worn / deteriorated

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight play in rear suspension outer mountings

Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,446 miles

bad connections in number plate lights

engine management warning lamp was on

front number plate cracked

noise from engine compartment requires investigation

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,505 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,495 miles

brake discs corroded

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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GU05 UNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU05 UNZ, 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 GU05 UNZ registered?

GU05 UNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is GU05 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 UNZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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