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VA54 GLK

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,110 mi
Last recorded125,110 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 GLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,110 miles

All 4 shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front brake flex ferrules rusted

Front sub-frame mounting bushes worn

Front tyres badly worn on the tread shoulders

Headlamp lens degrading

Headlamp patterns fogged

Nearside rear tyre worn to the 1.6mm legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Offside repeater lens missing

Play in the rear hub mounting bushes

Fail 13 Jul 2017 125,109 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Offside door mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All 4 shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front brake flex ferrules rusted

Front sub-frame mounting bushes worn

Front tyres badly worn on the tread shoulders

Headlamp lens degrading

Headlamp patterns fogged

Nearside rear tyre worn to the 1.6mm legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Offside repeater lens missing

Play in the rear hub mounting bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2016 107,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,794 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 93,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,888 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 79,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,384 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

intermittent fault on wipers

Fail 24 Feb 2011 62,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

intermittent fault on wipers

Fail 13 Feb 2010 55,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,607 miles

Brake fluid dark.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,654 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VA54 GLK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VA54 GLK, 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 VA54 GLK registered?

VA54 GLK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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