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RV55 VEL

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 VEL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 141,123 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 141,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 145,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2021 145,113 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pulsing (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

o/s of steering rack damp

Pass 12 Feb 2019 141,996 miles

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and Offside mirror glasses deteriorating

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2018 137,171 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust system deteriorating

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 135,931 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake travel high

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2017 135,926 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake travel high

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 134,416 miles

Rear silencer outter casing corred

engine management light on

Fail 20 Feb 2016 134,416 miles

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

Rear silencer outter casing corred

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2015 124,096 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

slight power steering fluid leak from offside rack gaitor

Pass 1 Feb 2014 111,627 miles

rear exhaust silencer outter casing corroded

rear top and bottom bushes have slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2013 98,595 miles

Front tyres low tread

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2012 87,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,042 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 75,042 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 64,991 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 64,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,317 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 VEL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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