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BN55 LWJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,014 mi
Last recorded107,014 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 107,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside trailing arm bush worn

Offside trailing arm bush worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no reserve travel on park brake

water leak

Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,728 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 101,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight leak from oil pipe

Fail 27 Jul 2017 98,846 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight leak from oil pipe

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre sightly worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

exhaust system corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2016 90,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre sightly worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear hand brake lever return spring missing

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

exhaust system corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,307 miles

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

exhaust system corroded, front to rear.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,803 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,672 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine overheating.

fuel filter rusty

dipswitch faulty, unable to put full beam on, and tel tale not working.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,343 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,766 miles

all 4 tyres low tread

n/s/r handbrake cable mounting loose

Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

travel on hand brake

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 LWJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN55 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

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

Is BN55 LWJ safe to buy?

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