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VO05 DNX

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

218,106 mi
Last recorded218,106 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 218,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 177,132 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 129,161 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,930 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 74,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,735 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,982 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,007 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 25,956 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DNX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DNX, 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 DNX registered?

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

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The MOT history for VO05 DNX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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