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VO05 ENM

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

212,097 mi
Last recorded212,097 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 ENM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 212,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 211,265 miles

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

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Rear brake discs corroded

both headlamp lenses fogged up

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 9 Nov 2020 211,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

both headlamp lenses fogged up

travel on parking brake lever

Front tyres bald on inner edges

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 202,347 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 195,533 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 195,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 189,647 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 189,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 181,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 158,921 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 145,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 132,157 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 132,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 112,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,781 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,410 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 ENM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ENM, 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 ENM registered?

VO05 ENM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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