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SV55 UMH

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,981 mi
Last recorded162,981 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 UMH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 162,981 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 158,059 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 152,289 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 145,727 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 138,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 133,434 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 121,721 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,817 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 112,817 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,679 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,353 miles

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

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

engine light on

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in front sub frame bushes

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2013 90,353 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine light on

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine man. lamp on

nearside hand brake pivot return spring insecure

nearside wiper blade slightly insecure

offside hand brake pivot return spring missing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,958 miles

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

advise front brake imbalance near limit 21%

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,312 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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SV55 UMH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SV55 UMH, 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 SV55 UMH registered?

SV55 UMH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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