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VE55 SBU

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,453 mi
Last recorded85,453 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,453 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension and sub-frame components corroding.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip middle of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 85,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level device fitted to suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 82,038 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,862 miles

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,079 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,922 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush aft (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,185 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,569 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 46,900 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 46,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,326 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 34,896 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,896 miles

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)

front tyres wearing on edges

cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,327 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 SBU 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 72.2%.

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 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 VE55 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

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

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