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GV55 MZZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,944 mi
Last recorded116,944 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 MZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 116,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 116,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,890 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak around sump/gearbox area ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,689 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,159 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,367 miles

slight ding both o/s inner wheel rims

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,583 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe getting rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,492 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,538 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,011 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 35,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 30,924 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 30,924 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 20 May 2009 23,191 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 23,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GV55 MZZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV55 MZZ, 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 GV55 MZZ registered?

GV55 MZZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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