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WG55 GUK

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,125 mi
Last recorded98,125 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 GUK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 89,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front brake discs shows signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH front tyres cut outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 89,007 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlights tarnished no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front brake discs shows signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH front tyres cut outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 83,007 miles

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

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

bot head lamp covers fading

Pass 21 Dec 2018 78,388 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 78,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 71,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 68,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,958 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,580 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,870 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,747 miles

both rear traling arm bushes sepperating

Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,140 miles

passenger side front indicator held in by tape but secure

Pass 18 Nov 2009 10,984 miles

n/s/f wiperblade split

Pass 13 Nov 2008 8,923 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 GUK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GUK, 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 GUK registered?

WG55 GUK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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