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VE55 SFN

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,536 mi
Last recorded126,536 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 126,536 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2024 123,281 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 123,281 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 118,807 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 118,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,657 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,244 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 107,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,393 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 92,701 miles

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

Front number plate poor

Front washers poor

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,479 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,036 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,526 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,963 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,562 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,889 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 43,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 26,485 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 SFN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE55 SFN registered?

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

Is VE55 SFN safe to buy?

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