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WM05 FGP

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,119 mi
Last recorded103,119 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 FGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,119 miles

both headlights misted

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,353 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 96,284 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,719 miles

nearside front tyre aproching wear bars in centre of tread

Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,724 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 64,724 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 58,680 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WM05 FGP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM05 FGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM05 FGP registered?

WM05 FGP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is WM05 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 FGP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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