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BN55 LWU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,595 mi
Last recorded85,595 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 85,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,574 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 60,574 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,763 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 52,763 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,986 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded and falling away. Not blowing

Fail 24 Jul 2012 49,986 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded and falling away. Not blowing

Pass 9 Jul 2011 46,764 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 46,764 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,043 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 41,981 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,325 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 LWU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

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

Is BN55 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LWU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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