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VX05 ZJY

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,762 mi
Last recorded157,762 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 ZJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 157,762 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 152,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust rear corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 145,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 136,693 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 136,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 126,227 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 118,787 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 95,369 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 95,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,220 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 86,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,960 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 78,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight misshapen on edges

engine covers fitted restricting view

n/s/r tyre damage too side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight misshapen on edges

engine covers fitted restricting view

n/s/r tyre damage too side wall

Fail 18 Aug 2009 65,242 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VX05 ZJY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX05 ZJY, 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 VX05 ZJY registered?

VX05 ZJY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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