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VO05 OTU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,658 mi
Last recorded108,658 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 108,658 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 106,575 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 102,017 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft ABS rotor corroded

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly opaque

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front driveshaft ABS rotor corroded

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly opaque

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 102,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe section in front of petrol tank to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front driveshaft ABS rotor corroded

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly opaque

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front driveshaft ABS rotor corroded

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly opaque

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,216 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 95,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 82,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,614 miles

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

Rear tyres badly stepped

Pass 25 Aug 2012 66,470 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 66,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Main beam light not working on dash.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,474 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 59,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,458 miles

both rear tyres worn un-even

Fail 26 Aug 2010 53,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres worn un-even

Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,195 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,883 miles

Oil leak

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 OTU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OTU, 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 OTU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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