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BN55 UNE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,335 mi
Last recorded165,335 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UNE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 165,335 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 153,343 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 140,083 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 122,222 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 122,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 96,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,389 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,586 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,391 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,139 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)

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 UNE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

BN55 UNE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is BN55 UNE safe to buy?

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