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VE55 SJX

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,794 mi
Last recorded118,794 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SJX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 118,794 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 101,678 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 101,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,932 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 88,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,950 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,991 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 64,991 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,797 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 41,963 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,898 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc corrosion

o/s/f brake disc corrosion

o/s/r brake disc corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2008 22,942 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 SJX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

VE55 SJX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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