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VO05 OUJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,980 mi
Last recorded179,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 179,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside front discs slightly worn

nearside & offside rear discs slightly worn & has slight rust

Fail 20 Jul 2017 179,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside front discs slightly worn

nearside & offside rear discs slightly worn & has slight rust

Pass 12 Jul 2016 167,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 167,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 152,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine management light's on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 140,464 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 31 May 2013 118,752 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 118,752 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 103,253 miles

advice nearside door mirror missing

Pass 23 Jul 2011 87,739 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,469 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,033 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,175 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VO05 OUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

VO05 OUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VO05 OUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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