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WN05 EXH

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,793 mi
Last recorded123,793 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 EXH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 123,793 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,390 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 118,390 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 116,400 miles

long handbrake travel

nearside front outer cv boot inner clamp come off, boot still secure

Pass 3 Mar 2012 113,643 miles

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)

nearside front outer cv boot clamp come off, boot still secure.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 112,686 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 112,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 106,795 miles

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)

engine oil level low

o/s/front fog lamp inop

Fail 9 Mar 2010 106,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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)

engine oil level low

o/s/front fog lamp inop

Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,326 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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WN05 EXH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

WN05 EXH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is WN05 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 EXH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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