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WV05 JWZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,936 mi
Last recorded34,936 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 JWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 May 2008 34,936 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 1 May 2008 34,936 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outside edges

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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WV05 JWZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WV05 JWZ, 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 WV05 JWZ registered?

WV05 JWZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is WV05 JWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 JWZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV05 JWZ have outstanding finance?

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