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VE55 SJV

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,637 mi
Last recorded153,637 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 153,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 140,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,741 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,496 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both N/S & O/S ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,706 miles

osr tyre worn outer

slight play nsr top rose bush

Fail 30 Jul 2019 113,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

osr tyre worn outer

slight play nsr top rose bush

Pass 1 Aug 2018 102,582 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,905 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 87,905 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

back box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,349 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake squeeling on application

handbrake travel / free play

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,430 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,639 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,386 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,256 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,850 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,124 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 SJV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

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

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