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VE05 FWJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,230 mi
Last recorded145,230 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 FWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 145,230 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 145,230 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,748 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 126,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on nearside top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 119,003 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2017 107,311 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 107,310 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,298 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 97,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,115 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,380 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 67,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 67,853 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 59,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,525 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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VE05 FWJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE05 FWJ, 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 VE05 FWJ registered?

VE05 FWJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is VE05 FWJ safe to buy?

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