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WG55 GSV

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,884 mi
Last recorded90,884 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 GSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 90,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 87,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,160 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY PERISHED AND SPLIT

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 21 Nov 2015 81,452 miles

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

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Oil residue on lower engine bay

Fail 20 Nov 2015 81,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge, 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge, 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil residue on lower engine bay

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,209 miles

Rear arm bushes deteriated

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,857 miles

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)

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear shock damp

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,857 miles

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)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear shock damp

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,487 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,382 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,382 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,896 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,021 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,977 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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WG55 GSV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc 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 WG55 GSV, 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 WG55 GSV registered?

WG55 GSV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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