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WG05 NNM

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,546 mi
Last recorded175,546 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 NNM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 175,546 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 164,497 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 164,497 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Upper Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 152,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 141,142 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 141,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 130,166 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 119,056 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 119,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 107,578 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 107,578 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,363 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge & damaged on sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2012 93,362 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge & damaged on sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,512 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,378 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,605 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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WG05 NNM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NNM, 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 NNM registered?

WG05 NNM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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