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VE55 SBO

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,128 mi
Last recorded109,128 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 109,128 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + CUT IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2022 109,126 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + CUT IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 99,475 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 98,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,928 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 90,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2019 90,738 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective back bush ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,066 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 68,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,973 miles

Best possible test carried out on rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

Rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,414 miles

best possible test carried out on offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

slight oil leak, possible sump plug seal

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,168 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,015 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,562 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,524 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,214 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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VE55 SBO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE55 SBO, 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 VE55 SBO registered?

VE55 SBO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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