MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Brake pipe excessively corroded SEVERE CORROSION ON REAR CROSS AXLE METAL BRAKE PIPE ABOVE REAR SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded SEVERE CORROSION ON REAR CROSS AXLE METAL BRAKE PIPE ABOVE REAR SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)
ALL TYRES SHOWING SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREADED AREA
SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH REAR POSSIBLE UPPER ARM BUSHES
slight play in o/s/r top suspension bush
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f foglight lens cracked.
o/s/f foglight lens cracked.
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?
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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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