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WF55 OSD

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,810 mi
Last recorded67,810 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 OSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

outer sill trims fitted obscuring full inspection of outer sills

Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,171 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,274 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 52,274 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,770 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 42,770 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,750 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,259 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,958 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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WF55 OSD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OSD, 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 WF55 OSD registered?

WF55 OSD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is WF55 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 OSD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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