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BN55 LWT

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,396 mi
Last recorded110,396 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LWT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 110,396 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play o/s/r arm bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2013 100,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,283 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,661 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and back brake disc's lipped and corroding.

nearside ABS ring cracked

powerded steering pipes in front of radiators, mounting rubbers broken.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn close to limit of 1.6mm showing 2mm

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,041 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

slight hand brake travel

Fail 10 Sep 2009 56,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

slight hand brake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2008 48,497 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 48,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear discs rusted

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 LWT is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

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

Is BN55 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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