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RY05 GZB

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,816 mi
Last recorded112,816 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 GZB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 112,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 108,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,755 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 86,754 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,889 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,287 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 64,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre 3+mm

oil on min 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
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RY05 GZB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RY05 GZB, 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 RY05 GZB registered?

RY05 GZB is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is RY05 GZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 GZB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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