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VO05 DOH

2005 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,338 mi
Last recorded87,338 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DOH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,338 miles

Heavy gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edges just outside centre three quarters

Fail 31 Aug 2017 87,329 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Heavy gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edges just outside centre three quarters

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,542 miles

Engine cover fitted

Item removed from drivers view

Under tray fitted

Wipers worn , but still clear the screen

Fail 6 Jun 2016 76,542 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine cover fitted

Item removed from drivers view

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under tray fitted

Wipers worn , but still clear the screen

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,772 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,824 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,420 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,231 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 DOH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DOH, 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 DOH registered?

VO05 DOH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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