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WN05 GRZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,924 mi
Last recorded90,924 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 90,924 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 90,924 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 83,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 75,504 miles

Nearside top suspension mounting deteriorated. (recommend replace)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 66,946 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 59,126 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,288 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 GRZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GRZ, 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 WN05 GRZ registered?

WN05 GRZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is WN05 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 GRZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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