MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
weak shockers rear
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
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
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
Engine management light on
Front brakes binding slightly
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine man light on
handbrake travel is getting high
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VK05 ZBL?
You can check the full history of VK05 ZBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VK05 ZBL registered?
VK05 ZBL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.
Is VK05 ZBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK05 ZBL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VK05 ZBL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK05 ZBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.