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WF05 WNX

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,381 mi
Last recorded179,381 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 WNX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 179,381 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 173,589 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside washer jet inop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 170,388 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

number plate lights flickering

Fail 7 Jan 2017 170,301 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

number plate lights flickering

Pass 4 Feb 2016 165,662 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 151,868 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 141,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 121,411 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 100,193 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,193 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,363 miles

offside rear light lens broken, not effecting the light output.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,540 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,765 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 34,760 miles

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

O/S/F tyre under inflated

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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WF05 WNX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WF05 WNX, 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 WF05 WNX registered?

WF05 WNX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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