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GX55 XAH

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,655 mi
Last recorded31,655 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 XAH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 31,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,655 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 27,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,588 miles

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)

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,240 miles

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

cracking on front number plate

Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,407 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 19,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

high handbrake lever travel

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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GX55 XAH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX55 XAH, 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 GX55 XAH registered?

GX55 XAH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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