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WG05 JGU

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,296 mi
Last recorded209,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 209,296 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 201,054 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 194,672 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 192,911 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 192,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 186,602 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 186,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 180,406 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 180,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 174,534 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 174,532 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 170,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 162,961 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 154,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 141,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 131,979 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 115,572 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 115,568 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,368 miles

Knocking noise on rear wheels when wheels shaken laterally

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 71,604 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 70,657 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,402 miles

Engine management light is on.

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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WG05 JGU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG05 JGU, 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 WG05 JGU registered?

WG05 JGU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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