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EX55 VEU

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,083 mi
Last recorded94,083 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 94,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,550 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 77,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,532 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,605 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,756 miles

O/s/f tyre worn low

Slight play in n/s/f roll bar link

Fail 18 Jan 2013 55,756 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/s/f tyre worn low

Slight play in n/s/f roll bar link

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,803 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,326 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,306 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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EX55 VEU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX55 VEU, 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 EX55 VEU registered?

EX55 VEU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is EX55 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 VEU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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