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VE55 SDY

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,509 mi
Last recorded181,509 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 181,509 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 178,404 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 170,737 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 170,716 miles

Central Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 160,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,846 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

EML

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 150,846 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

EML

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

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 146,504 miles

oil leak

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2014 136,532 miles

exhaust corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2013 125,142 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 107,387 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 91,801 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 91,801 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,681 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,748 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2008 38,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 SDY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

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

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