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VO05 DNJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,649 mi
Last recorded102,649 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,649 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,884 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,968 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 89,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,259 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,300 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 83,299 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,493 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,232 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,738 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 DNJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DNJ, 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 DNJ registered?

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

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