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A13 VAP

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,203 mi
Last recorded115,203 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VAP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,203 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge, stepped tread design and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions - Inside out

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge, stepped tread design and at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted inside out

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing, return spring

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,332 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring split (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,737 miles

both front brake flexis corroding

both rear tyres perishing on tread area and wearing unevenly on inner edge

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

exhaust front bracket corroding

general corrosion and perishing at rear

nearside and offside front headlight lens poor

nearside and offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Nov 2018 102,737 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front brake flexis corroding

both rear tyres perishing on tread area and wearing unevenly on inner edge

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

exhaust front bracket corroding

general corrosion and perishing at rear

nearside and offside front headlight lens poor

nearside and offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,579 miles

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Rear suspension coil spring corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear subframe corroding

Rear tyres perishing

exhaust system and support brackets corroding

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear back box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,202 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 93,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 87,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,777 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 80,187 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,908 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,275 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,460 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,159 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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A13 VAP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A13 VAP, 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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A13 VAP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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