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WF55 ORU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,372 mi
Last recorded143,372 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 ORU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 143,372 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 127,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 112,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mount detiorated, but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Oil level low.

Rear exhaust silencer detiorated.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 94,828 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 94,805 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,253 miles

all wipers split

o/s/r tyre going out of shape(inside edge)

rear discs worn

Fail 18 Jun 2010 63,253 miles

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

all wipers split

o/s/r tyre going out of shape(inside edge)

rear discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,403 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,284 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WF55 ORU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF55 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF55 ORU registered?

WF55 ORU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is WF55 ORU safe to buy?

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