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VK05 ZBL

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,642 mi
Last recorded128,642 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 ZBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 128,642 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

weak shockers rear

Pass 16 Dec 2016 112,310 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2015 94,388 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 94,388 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,976 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,664 miles

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

ns rear tyre is wearing uneven on inner and outter edges no ply or cords exsposed at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,537 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,612 miles

Engine management light on

Front brakes binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,393 miles

engine man light on

handbrake travel is getting high

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,778 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,920 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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VK05 ZBL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK05 ZBL, 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 VK05 ZBL registered?

VK05 ZBL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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