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VE55 SRO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,611 mi
Last recorded160,611 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SRO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 160,611 miles

Diesel smell under bonnet

Exhaust system corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 146,371 miles

Play in rear suspension arms

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 146,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in rear suspension arms

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 132,611 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 132,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 121,748 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 110,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,233 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 101,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,064 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 86,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,356 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 SRO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE55 SRO registered?

VE55 SRO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is VE55 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 SRO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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