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VO05 DLK

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,224 mi
Last recorded129,224 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 129,224 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2012 129,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 120,301 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs worn, rears pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 99,288 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 74,960 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil cooler pipe adrift on n/s

Pass 5 Feb 2009 74,960 miles

oil cooler pipe adrift on n/s

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,117 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 DLK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DLK, 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 VO05 DLK registered?

VO05 DLK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VO05 DLK safe to buy?

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