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VF55 AUA

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,486 mi
Last recorded133,486 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 AUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 133,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 132,673 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 132,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 131,097 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 130,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 125,848 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 125,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 122,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 122,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 118,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 115,208 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 112,562 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 109,275 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 109,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,888 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 82,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,113 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,609 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,513 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,512 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,131 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,433 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 31,433 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VF55 AUA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VF55 AUA, 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 VF55 AUA registered?

VF55 AUA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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