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BN55 LWS

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

174,924 mi
Last recorded174,924 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 174,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and has had temporary repair

Pass 14 Mar 2024 167,033 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 158,686 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 149,910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 15 Mar 2021 144,251 miles

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 140,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 132,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 125,114 miles

EML illuminated.

Nearside mirror damaged.

headlight lenses faded.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,869 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,465 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 63,465 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 63,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,629 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 38,629 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,365 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 LWS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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