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VO05 DHZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

258,289 mi
Last recorded258,289 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 258,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 254,883 miles

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 250,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 245,884 miles

advise on n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 24 Mar 2016 245,807 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

advise on n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 13 Apr 2015 234,117 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 219,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 207,938 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box starting to split

Pass 15 Mar 2012 196,978 miles

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

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 181,519 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

e.m.l on

front discs worn close to the limit

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 154,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 123,898 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 89,578 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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VO05 DHZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VO05 DHZ, 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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VO05 DHZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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