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VF55 UOY

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,176 mi
Last recorded182,176 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 UOY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2022 182,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 169,120 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 161,987 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 155,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 149,538 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 144,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 138,891 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 134,550 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 128,764 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 122,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 116,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 104,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,737 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,199 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,699 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 UOY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UOY, 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 UOY registered?

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

Is VF55 UOY safe to buy?

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