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VO05 DSE

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,812 mi
Last recorded112,812 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DSE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 112,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes are corroded from the front to the back. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint pressed into hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint pressed into hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint pressed into hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint pressed into hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Just before fuel tank there is a corroded section of pipe. BORDERLINE PASS. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 104,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 95,525 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in both rear lower rose joints

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,463 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 89,463 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,828 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

slight play in both rear lower rose joints

Fail 20 Mar 2014 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

slight play in both rear lower rose joints

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,262 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 74,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,685 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,482 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,101 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,384 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)

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 DSE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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