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VE54 RGZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

222,037 mi
Last recorded222,037 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 RGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 222,037 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 210,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 210,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 192,973 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Dec 2015 176,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 158,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 137,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 137,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 118,662 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 102,698 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,910 miles

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

nearside handbrake not working has good as offside but passes brake test

Pass 31 Dec 2009 78,845 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,561 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,168 miles

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

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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VE54 RGZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE54 RGZ, 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 VE54 RGZ registered?

VE54 RGZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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