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WK05 GXZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,064 mi
Last recorded142,064 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 GXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 142,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 139,178 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 139,168 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above tank. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 136,599 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 134,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 133,272 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 126,982 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 120,706 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,929 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 107,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear sub frame light rust

Fail 6 Dec 2016 107,907 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear sub frame light rust

Pass 20 May 2015 97,945 miles

rear box outerskin deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,641 miles

cover sills fitted

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Fail 22 May 2014 89,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

cover sills fitted

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 20 May 2013 82,258 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 82,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 73,011 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,592 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,715 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,977 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,495 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 GXZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

WK05 GXZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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