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VE05 BUU

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,596 mi
Last recorded188,596 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BUU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 188,596 miles

n/s outer sill corroded at rear

Fail 28 Sep 2018 188,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 19 Oct 2017 184,008 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 184,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 176,667 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 152,893 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 152,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 125,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,273 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 100,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all discs deteriorated.

Pass 20 May 2013 97,400 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 97,400 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 94,543 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 May 2012 94,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust silencer vibrating against rear exhaust bracket. exhaust fully secure

Pass 23 May 2011 91,097 miles

surface of o/s rear outer brake disc corroded. brake test ok.

Fail 23 May 2011 91,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface of o/s rear outer brake disc corroded. brake test ok.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,715 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 63,166 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,166 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,812 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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VE05 BUU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE05 BUU, 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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VE05 BUU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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