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BN55 LWW

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,637 mi
Last recorded136,637 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 136,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,474 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 129,260 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 116,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,374 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

Engine oil leak

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Torque mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Wiper torn on edges

Offside Wiper torn on edges

Pass 3 May 2016 102,058 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 92,133 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 8 May 2015 92,133 miles

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

Both rear tyres whereing uneven on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2014 77,905 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 May 2014 77,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,120 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 71,120 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,419 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,462 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 49,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,222 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 40,803 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,210 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 LWW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LWW, 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 LWW registered?

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

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