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VO05 OUK

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,260 mi
Last recorded74,260 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,260 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 74,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,415 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 71,411 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel is binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,692 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 64,692 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,319 miles

o/s/f brake disc badly pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,597 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 49,597 miles

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

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

rear discs showing signs of wear

Fail 29 Jul 2010 40,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,553 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,666 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,152 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 23,135 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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 OUK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

VO05 OUK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is VO05 OUK safe to buy?

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