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VE55 SNV

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,765 mi
Last recorded149,765 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 149,765 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 149,408 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 148,673 miles

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 27 Oct 2016 148,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing OUTER HUB ROSE JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing OUTER HUB ROSE JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing OUTER HUB ROSE JOINT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing OUTER HUB ROSE JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 144,797 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,689 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 136,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,209 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,837 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 105,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,327 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,310 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,310 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 57,535 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,535 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,025 miles

N\s\f & o\s\f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

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 SNV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

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

Is VE55 SNV safe to buy?

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