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WV05 JXA

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,934 mi
Last recorded90,934 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 JXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 90,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,160 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 86,160 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,451 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges (possibly been run under inflated)

oil pressure light on at idle

Fail 1 Sep 2016 77,451 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on both edges (possibly been run under inflated)

oil pressure light on at idle

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,267 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,634 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,307 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges, Nearside rear slightly out of shape, Offside rear tyre perishing, Rear wiper blade split,insecure

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 55,307 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges, Nearside rear slightly out of shape, Offside rear tyre perishing, Rear wiper blade split,insecure

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,281 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,037 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,927 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,671 miles

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 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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WV05 JXA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JXA, 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 JXA registered?

WV05 JXA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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