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VF55 AUX

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,356 mi
Last recorded165,356 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 AUX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 165,356 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 155,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 147,237 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 147,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 129,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,433 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 64,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT WASHERS FROZEN !!

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,118 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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VF55 AUX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AUX, 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 AUX registered?

VF55 AUX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is VF55 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 AUX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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