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W7 OSM

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,312 mi
Last recorded105,312 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 OSM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,312 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,150 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 100,531 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 98,376 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 81,517 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 79,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,066 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 65,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,917 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,317 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,158 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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W7 OSM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W7 OSM, 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 W7 OSM registered?

W7 OSM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is W7 OSM safe to buy?

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