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VE55 SDO

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,614 mi
Last recorded153,614 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 153,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 153,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 139,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 139,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 139,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 134,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 123,492 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,084 miles

Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 98,481 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,390 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,851 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,357 miles

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

near side tyre spliting on innerside wall

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 SDO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

VE55 SDO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is VE55 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 SDO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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