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BN55 LWF

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,311 mi
Last recorded133,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 133,311 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,998 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 105,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 105,481 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,172 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 80,700 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,514 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,467 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,988 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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BN55 LWF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN55 LWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 LWF registered?

BN55 LWF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BN55 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LWF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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