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VE55 SFX

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,631 mi
Last recorded128,631 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 128,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

bonnet damage

child seat fitted belt not checked

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 128,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

bonnet damage

child seat fitted belt not checked

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 118,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2014 108,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2012 103,078 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 103,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,016 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 89,386 miles

rear discs scored

Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,541 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 72,995 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 12 Nov 2008 52,973 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)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VE55 SFX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

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

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