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VO05 DSX

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,005 mi
Last recorded179,005 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 179,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 170,714 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 161,413 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 161,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded SEVERE CORROSION ON REAR CROSS AXLE METAL BRAKE PIPE ABOVE REAR SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 161,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded SEVERE CORROSION ON REAR CROSS AXLE METAL BRAKE PIPE ABOVE REAR SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 150,461 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREADED AREA

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH REAR POSSIBLE UPPER ARM BUSHES

Pass 12 Feb 2016 140,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 132,598 miles

slight play in o/s/r top suspension bush

Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,501 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012
Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,110 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 82,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 65,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f foglight lens cracked.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,687 miles

o/s/f foglight lens cracked.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,868 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,892 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DSX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

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

Is VO05 DSX safe to buy?

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