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VF55 AUW

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,008 mi
Last recorded106,008 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 106,008 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside parking brake effort lower than expected, adjustment or repair may be required.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower bush / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis legs near subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 106,008 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort lower than expected, adjustment or repair may be required.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower bush / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis legs near subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,365 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear parking brake effort lower than expected. Adjustment or repair may be required.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake has low reading. possible repair or adjustment needed

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,049 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Exhausts system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,898 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 90,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 85,260 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,324 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 74,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 68,339 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,561 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,067 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 60,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 52,894 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 52,894 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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VF55 AUW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VF55 AUW, 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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VF55 AUW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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