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AD05 VAK

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,610 mi
Last recorded142,610 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VAK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 142,610 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield is corroded and damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2017 142,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield is corroded and damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2017 135,497 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2016 125,956 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 113,728 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,648 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 57,180 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,639 miles

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

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

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)

Undetrays fitted

Uneven wear front tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AD05 VAK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AD05 VAK, 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 AD05 VAK registered?

AD05 VAK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is AD05 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 VAK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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