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VO05 DVM

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,764 mi
Last recorded203,764 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 203,764 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 198,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 195,093 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 190,944 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 187,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 177,537 miles

Both rear lower arm bushes slight play

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid low

engine cover fitted

front discs corroded/lipped

sill covers fitted

slight knock on steering

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2015 177,476 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear lower arm bushes slight play

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid low

engine cover fitted

front discs corroded/lipped

sill covers fitted

slight knock on steering

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 167,991 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 167,991 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,711 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 152,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 138,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 117,250 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 117,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,316 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 100,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,084 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,367 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 DVM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DVM, 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 DVM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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