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GY05 VXN

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,252 mi
Last recorded156,252 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VXN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 156,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 156,252 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 136,490 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s blade torn

Fail 16 Feb 2015 136,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s blade torn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,672 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,368 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Both parking brake cable return springs broken

Exhaust centre heat shield loose

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate damaged

Oil seepage around offside front drive shaft inner boot

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 97,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Both parking brake cable return springs broken

Exhaust centre heat shield loose

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate damaged

Oil seepage around offside front drive shaft inner boot

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,355 miles

Exhaust rear silencer starting to corrode slightly

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 77,355 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer starting to corrode slightly

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,777 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 56,226 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 48,866 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,135 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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GY05 VXN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GY05 VXN, 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 GY05 VXN registered?

GY05 VXN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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