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WK05 GXE

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,146 mi
Last recorded185,146 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 GXE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 185,146 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 175,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower joint in hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 165,762 miles

EML on

Engine oil leaking

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 159,760 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust slincer deteriorating

small tear in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 9 Dec 2014 159,758 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust slincer deteriorating

small tear in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 9 Dec 2013 144,257 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,460 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 109,963 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 25 May 2010 89,040 miles

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

front tyres low

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2009 68,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 68,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 51,269 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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WK05 GXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WK05 GXE, 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 WK05 GXE registered?

WK05 GXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is WK05 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK05 GXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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