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VE55 SKV

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,901 mi
Last recorded115,901 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 115,901 miles

Rear back-box corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,305 miles

Back box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 107,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Back box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,693 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,177 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,298 miles

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 May 2015 73,157 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 73,157 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,922 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,809 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,608 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 58,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,399 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SKV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

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

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