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WN05 GXH

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,535 mi
Last recorded155,535 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GXH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 155,535 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 147,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 147,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 142,300 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 142,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 132,482 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 132,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 121,545 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 121,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both Front tyres 2mm of Tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 108,653 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 12 Jul 2014 99,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,184 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 95,184 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,573 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,193 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,732 miles

Nearside 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 GXH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

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

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