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WG55 VZM

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,374 mi
Last recorded149,374 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 VZM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2021 149,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 126,878 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,445 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,162 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,896 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,470 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,932 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,018 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,082 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,171 miles

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

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 VZM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

WG55 VZM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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