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94,336 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Nearside and offside inner wheel arches loos at front.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorating.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lamp illuminated. (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet not providing fluid. (3.5 (a))
Front Nearside and offside inner wheel arches loos at front.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorating.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust deteriorating
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust deteriorating
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General surface corrosion apparent under vehicle on steering, brake and suspension components
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside front fog lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lower effort
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside front fog lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Swept area of the windscreen wipers slightly restricted by sun strip
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside front fog lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Swept area of the windscreen wipers slightly restricted by sun strip
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing on outer edge! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE55 SDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 SDZ, 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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VE55 SDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2005.
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