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WN05 EXG

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,670 mi
Last recorded144,670 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 EXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 144,670 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 139,042 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 139,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 132,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 129,135 miles

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

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

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

offside windsceen damage

Fail 21 Jan 2015 129,135 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside windsceen damage

Pass 13 Jan 2014 122,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 115,758 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,527 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges;

Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,313 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 103,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 84,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 84,163 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WN05 EXG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WN05 EXG, 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 WN05 EXG registered?

WN05 EXG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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