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ST05 ZNG

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,496 mi
Last recorded196,496 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 ZNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 196,496 miles

brake pipes painted up

Pass 29 May 2015 191,324 miles

rattel from cat

Fail 29 May 2015 191,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rattel from cat

Pass 20 Nov 2013 172,206 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 151,492 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 151,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 113,377 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 113,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,742 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,742 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in o/s/r n/s/r top hub bush

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,977 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,055 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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ST05 ZNG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST05 ZNG, 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 ST05 ZNG registered?

ST05 ZNG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is ST05 ZNG safe to buy?

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