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VE55 SHX

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,740 mi
Last recorded114,740 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SHX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake slight bind

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 113,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 110,337 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 110,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 103,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,754 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,271 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on edges

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,970 miles

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,763 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 52,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

slight play in rear suspension upper bushes

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 SHX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

VE55 SHX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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