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VO05 DVR

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,749 mi
Last recorded145,749 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DVR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 145,749 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 145,743 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 140,148 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 138,872 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 138,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 May 2020 137,276 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 132,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 126,823 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 121,111 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 116,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2015 106,765 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 92,205 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 92,205 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,540 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,809 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,809 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,228 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 DVR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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