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VE54 RJU

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,357 mi
Last recorded110,357 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 110,357 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 110,357 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,844 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,234 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,714 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,904 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on dash

Front number plate damaged

N/S/F Headlight aim/pattern just acceptable

O/S/F Indicator lens missing

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Oil leaks

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 79,903 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on dash

Front number plate damaged

N/S/F Headlight aim/pattern just acceptable

O/S/F Indicator lens missing

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Oil leaks

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,834 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,043 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,259 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 52,244 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
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VE54 RJU 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 88.2%.

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 VE54 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

VE54 RJU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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