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AK05 OWZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,350 mi
Last recorded184,350 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 184,350 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 178,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 172,628 miles

rear brake discs rusty

tyre wear starting on o/s/r

Pass 28 Jan 2014 166,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 161,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 143,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 133,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 126,463 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 104,274 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 104,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,363 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass broken

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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AK05 OWZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 AK05 OWZ, 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 AK05 OWZ registered?

AK05 OWZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is AK05 OWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 OWZ 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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