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L5 GMD

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

239,707 mi
Last recorded239,707 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 GMD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 239,707 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output headlights slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear top sus arms bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 239,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output headlights slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear top sus arms bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 222,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 202,951 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 180,606 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 180,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 170,077 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 150,783 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 126,962 miles

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

o/s/f antiroll bar link ball joint rubber boots split

Pass 4 Aug 2009 98,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,807 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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L5 GMD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L5 GMD, 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 L5 GMD registered?

L5 GMD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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