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VE05 UJO

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,298 mi
Last recorded73,298 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 UJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,298 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 73,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,061 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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VE05 UJO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VE05 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

VE05 UJO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is VE05 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 UJO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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