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WU05 VGM

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,750 mi
Last recorded120,750 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VGM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 120,750 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,869 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 109,013 miles

Front Lower engine stabilizer heavily worn

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

turbo heat shield rattleing

Fail 8 Feb 2024 109,013 miles

Front Lower engine stabilizer heavily worn

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

turbo heat shield rattleing

Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,665 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 101,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,250 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,929 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,549 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR ON INNER EDGE AND INNER EDGE BADLY STEPPED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,859 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 10 Feb 2016 93,607 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 93,606 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,040 miles

creaking noise from nsf suspension

very slight play to both rear hubs

Pass 10 Feb 2014 87,028 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,956 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,247 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,716 miles

n/s front & rear tyres worn very low

Fail 10 Feb 2010 77,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front & rear tyres worn very low

Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,466 miles

small cut in n/s/rear tyre wall

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,701 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured.

rear trailing arm bushes split.

wiper blades split on ends.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 67,552 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WU05 VGM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WU05 VGM, 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 WU05 VGM registered?

WU05 VGM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is WU05 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 VGM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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