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A9 TBL

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,796 mi
Last recorded121,796 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 121,796 miles

cracking to n/s rear tyre

steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode

Fail 9 Mar 2016 121,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

cracking to n/s rear tyre

steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode

wear to rear brake pads - near limit

Pass 20 May 2014 115,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nsf fog light inop

Fail 19 May 2014 115,119 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nsf fog light inop

Pass 13 May 2013 108,172 miles

Offside registration lamp damaged but adequately illuminating plate. Recommend new lamp unit

Fail 13 May 2013 108,172 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 105,458 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 105,458 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r coil spring bottom coil broken but at full extension spring secure and returns ok reccomend replace before a.s.a.p

squeel from front brakes on o/s

Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,105 miles

exhaust mountings slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,094 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2009 90,094 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 84,580 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?

Based on 245,020 MOT tests across 16,896 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
8,076
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
16,896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,416
coil spring broken 10,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,975
coil spring fractured 6,845
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,785
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A9 TBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,689 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 Vauxhall Signum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 TBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Signum typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 TBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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