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VO05 ZJN

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,726 mi
Last recorded141,726 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 ZJN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 141,726 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 139,389 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 139,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 134,277 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,083 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 115,083 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake lines under floor corroding in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 98,965 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 93,111 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,474 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)

rear tyres stepped

Fail 13 Jan 2012 75,243 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,243 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,986 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,653 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 ZJN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

VO05 ZJN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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