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WG55 GTF

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,748 mi
Last recorded135,748 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 135,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 127,748 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Offside Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Multiple components under vehicle corroded but none excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 124,149 miles

Outer exhaust skin corroded

Underside has surface rust

Fail 26 Apr 2023 124,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 120,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,113 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 117,637 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake to adjust

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 114,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,314 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 99,908 miles

vehicle presented with no oil showing on dipstick

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,822 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,804 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

Fail 3 Nov 2014 55,804 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,066 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,653 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,820 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,165 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 GTF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GTF, 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 GTF registered?

WG55 GTF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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