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BN55 LWZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 129,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 121,051 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear boshed (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 95,979 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides/ headlight misted (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear boshed (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,117 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 87,117 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f droplink dust cover damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,327 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 69,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,133 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 60,113 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,633 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,320 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,443 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 LWZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

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

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