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VE55 SJY

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,695 mi
Last recorded93,695 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear where clipped in numerous places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 93,695 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear where clipped in numerous places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded where clipped (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 88,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded where clipped (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,182 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 71,125 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,381 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,283 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,703 miles

slight bind nearside front

Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,703 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 14 Nov 2008 29,576 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 SJY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

VE55 SJY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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The MOT history for VE55 SJY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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