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WK55 HFB

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,528 mi
Last recorded89,528 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 HFB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 89,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 87,600 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,500 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 74,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,912 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,867 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,967 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,850 miles

Surface corrosion affecting rear subframe and associated parts

Fail 31 Jan 2014 47,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Surface corrosion affecting rear subframe and associated parts

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,031 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,211 miles

n/s/r brake disc poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2011 31,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r brake disc poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,548 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,826 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,817 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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WK55 HFB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 WK55 HFB, 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 WK55 HFB registered?

WK55 HFB is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is WK55 HFB safe to buy?

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