MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S/R bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S/R bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55-16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cam cover leaking oil
gearbox oil leak from nearside driveshaft flange and seal
removed screw from offside front tyre - appears OK
Engine management light displayed in instrument panel
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in O/S/R lower hub bush
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)
slight play in front suspension
front brake discs starting to lip
handbrake travel
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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VE05 BUW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 VE05 BUW, 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 VE05 BUW registered?
VE05 BUW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 June 2005.
Is VE05 BUW safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE05 BUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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