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VE05 UKB

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 UKB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,524 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,492 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 117,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,039 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 115,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 110,577 miles

nearside and offside rear discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2012 105,206 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2012 105,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Apr 2011 97,576 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,305 miles

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,228 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,246 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 72,245 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UKB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

VE05 UKB is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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