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WG55 GSY

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,191 mi
Last recorded111,191 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 GSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 111,191 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear offside +rear nearside suspension bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2019 108,664 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 108,664 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,956 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine leaked coolant during emission test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 98,956 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine leaked coolant during emission test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,731 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 75,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,894 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 51,890 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,005 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 38,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 25,870 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,432 miles

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

front and rear discs rusty

nearside front tyre cut in tread

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2009 20,898 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,790 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear handbrake cable mount loose

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WG55 GSY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG55 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

WG55 GSY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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