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VE55 SLZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,949 mi
Last recorded94,949 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2026 94,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,261 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 93,235 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,228 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

back box corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,129 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,390 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,081 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,214 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,891 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,739 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 62,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,929 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,360 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,177 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 SLZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

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

Is VE55 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 SLZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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