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WF55 UJA

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,133 mi
Last recorded123,133 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 UJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 123,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

back box outer skin corroded

oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Mar 2018 120,442 miles

nail in tyre o/s/f

exhaust system corroded

hand brake cable release spring detached/broken

hand brake sticking intermittent n/s/r

rear brake discs slight pitted/corroded

slight corrosion to chassi rear

Fail 10 Mar 2018 120,442 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

hand brake cable release spring detached/broken

hand brake sticking intermittent n/s/r

nail in tyre o/s/f

rear brake discs slight pitted/corroded

slight corrosion to chassi rear

Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,803 miles

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

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

Rear suspension springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil/power steering fluid leak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 116,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear suspension springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil/power steering fluid leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 111,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,912 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,288 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,866 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 68,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,282 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,556 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 UJA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF55 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

WF55 UJA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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