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VE05 BVB

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,685 mi
Last recorded174,685 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 174,685 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 174,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 163,896 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 156,328 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 147,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 139,483 miles

Front number plate damaged

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2017 129,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 129,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 121,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 114,255 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged but readable

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

front headlamp lenses hazy

Pass 16 Aug 2013 107,041 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perrishing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 103,691 miles

Slight movement at rear wheels.Suspect play in jpoint/bush

Fail 20 Aug 2012 103,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight movement at rear wheels.Suspect play in jpoint/bush

Pass 9 Aug 2011 100,081 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2010 95,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,691 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 85,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BVB 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 75%.

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 BVB, 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 BVB registered?

VE05 BVB is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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