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VE55 SFY

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,420 mi
Last recorded162,420 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 162,420 miles

Exhaust system very rusty in places

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 157,018 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 152,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 146,934 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 142,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 138,507 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 138,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 134,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 129,050 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,226 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 113,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 110,479 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,477 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,740 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)

rear silencer box heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,019 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,963 miles

maximum front imbalance 20%

Fail 20 Apr 2011 87,963 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

maximum front imbalance 20%

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,674 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,848 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 SFY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

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

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