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WN05 GWO

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,307 mi
Last recorded175,307 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 175,307 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 175,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 169,153 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 169,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 162,742 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 162,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 152,637 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR TOP (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 134,584 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 134,584 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 116,360 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 99,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Apr 2012 84,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 May 2011 73,485 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 73,485 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 57,041 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 40,413 miles

rear trailing arm bushes split

slight wear in n/s/r lower outer arm bush.

stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 21 May 2009 40,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre down too 2mm.

rear trailing arm bushes split

slight wear in n/s/r lower outer arm bush.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 22 May 2008 34,006 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 22 May 2008 34,006 miles

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

Nearside 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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WN05 GWO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GWO, 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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WN05 GWO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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