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RV55 VCE

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,630 mi
Last recorded71,630 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 VCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 71,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2023 71,478 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot inner clip slightly loose

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,488 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,194 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,701 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,428 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,735 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 57,735 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,837 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

sideskirts fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,705 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 46,689 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,089 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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RV55 VCE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RV55 VCE, 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 RV55 VCE registered?

RV55 VCE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is RV55 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 VCE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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