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GU05 WVC

2005 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,741 mi
Last recorded102,741 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 WVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 102,741 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 102,741 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 100,526 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 100,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front mesh section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,594 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,162 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,150 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2017 87,150 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,281 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,805 miles

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2015 79,805 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,033 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,822 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 68,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,302 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,467 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre tread depth worn low on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,309 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,170 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 38,591 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,591 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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GU05 WVC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU05 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

GU05 WVC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is GU05 WVC safe to buy?

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