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BN55 LWP

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,487 mi
Last recorded145,487 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 145,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 145,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 135,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working replace side light bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjust headlamp (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 125,483 miles

Corrosion to fuel filter and both rear coil springs

Engine oil level was below minimum and engine rattling, added 2 litres before test

Front brake discs corroded and well worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front headlamp lens faded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 125,483 miles

Corrosion to fuel filter and both rear coil springs

Engine oil level was below minimum and engine rattling, added 2 litres before test

Front brake discs corroded and well worn

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front headlamp lens faded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 113,638 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,490 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,362 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 83,359 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,270 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,642 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BN55 LWP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LWP, 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 BN55 LWP registered?

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

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