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VE54 ECD

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

223,951 mi
Last recorded223,951 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ECD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 223,951 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2019 223,844 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine MIL malfunction indicator lamp on

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

rear seat belts not tested as seats folded down

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 220,861 miles

outer sill covers fitted ,not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 May 2017 214,042 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

outer sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 206,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 206,969 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 201,035 miles

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

engine warning light is on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 189,876 miles

Main beam lamps only working when held on.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 179,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 171,002 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 156,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside tyre waering outer edge

Pass 7 May 2011 156,432 miles

nearside tyre waering outer edge

Pass 5 May 2010 133,475 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 94,824 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 94,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 48,859 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,859 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VE54 ECD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VE54 ECD, 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 VE54 ECD registered?

VE54 ECD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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