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WP54 XXA

2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,922 mi
Last recorded245,922 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid117,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 XXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 245,922 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 245,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

air bag steering wheel squib noisey

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 235,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 211,485 miles

front brake disc's wearing thin

Fail 24 Feb 2012 211,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc's wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2011 169,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 169,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 120,343 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 105,449 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 105,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 92,856 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,509 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 760 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
8,704
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
position lamp(s) not working 10
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Registration plate lamp not working 8
Full Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid reliability report

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WP54 XXA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 117,297 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP54 XXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP54 XXA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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