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WV55 CFA

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,635 mi
Last recorded157,635 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 157,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 157,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 137,395 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,817 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 123,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread 2.63mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread on 2.84mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,150 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,071 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,616 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,437 miles

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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WV55 CFA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WV55 CFA, 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 WV55 CFA registered?

WV55 CFA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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