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WV55 CFZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,468 mi
Last recorded209,468 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 CFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 209,468 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2019 188,281 miles

front sub frame corroded

play in both rear upper arm bushes

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 170,192 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

uneven wear near side rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,988 miles

brake pipes greased

play in both rear arm bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2017 151,982 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes greased

play in both rear arm bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2016 135,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 122,623 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 122,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,547 miles

covers missing from off side front wing mirror

near side front wing mirror glass broken

rear discs rusty and pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 103,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside reer tyre tred slight uneven/stepped on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriation

Pass 13 Oct 2011 92,706 miles

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Chip in windscreen - Drivers view

Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Rear brake discs becoming worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,973 miles

Rear brake discs substantially worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 84,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs substantially worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,103 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 53,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CFZ, 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 CFZ registered?

WV55 CFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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