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VU05 UCA

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,311 mi
Last recorded160,311 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 UCA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 160,311 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 147,579 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 131,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 112,675 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,049 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 99,015 miles

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

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

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,245 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,234 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)

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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VU05 UCA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU05 UCA, 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 VU05 UCA registered?

VU05 UCA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is VU05 UCA safe to buy?

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