MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s outer sill corroded at rear
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
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake discs corroded
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
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Droplink (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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
surface of o/s rear outer brake disc corroded. brake test ok.
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.
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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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