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RV55 VZE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,156 mi
Last recorded147,156 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 VZE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 147,156 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 143,244 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Weathered, image poor on limit at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-rear on limit at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Weathered, image poor on limit at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 24 Jul 2023 132,532 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 126,164 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 126,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 119,817 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 17 Aug 2020 112,979 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 109,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 107,955 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,587 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,036 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 93,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,849 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,375 miles

eml light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,904 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 23 Aug 2010 61,215 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,215 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,165 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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RV55 VZE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 VZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 VZE registered?

RV55 VZE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is RV55 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 VZE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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