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GV55 OPD

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,617 mi
Last recorded170,617 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 170,617 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 170,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 167,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 163,957 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corosion to exhaust system,

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

high handbrake travel

nail and screw in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear number plate deteriating

vehicle presented as 1 seat excluding driver

wiper blades split and smearing screen

Fail 11 Jun 2015 163,957 miles

high handbrake travel

nail and screw in o/s/r tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corosion to exhaust system,

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear number plate deteriating

vehicle presented as 1 seat excluding driver

wiper blades split and smearing screen

Pass 4 Mar 2014 156,768 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 146,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 125,032 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 125,032 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 95,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,710 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,091 miles

all 4 tyres near legal limit

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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GV55 OPD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OPD, 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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GV55 OPD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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