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BJ55 NFF

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,838 mi
Last recorded84,838 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2013 84,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 84,838 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,868 miles

Oil leak

accident damage to nearside rear 1/4

Fail 26 Oct 2012 75,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

accident damage to nearside rear 1/4

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 67,557 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,509 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,867 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
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BJ55 NFF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ55 NFF, 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 BJ55 NFF registered?

BJ55 NFF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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