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VK05 TNN

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,939 mi
Last recorded72,939 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 TNN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,939 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 72,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,655 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,905 miles

Central Front Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,974 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,968 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,947 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,305 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,285 miles

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

it would appear that the parking brake may be in need of service or repair

nsr tyre wearing unevenly inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 32,285 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

it would appear that the parking brake may be in need of service or repair

nsr tyre wearing unevenly inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,791 miles

nearside front link rod creaky

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,213 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,952 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 17,506 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,506 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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VK05 TNN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK05 TNN, 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 VK05 TNN registered?

VK05 TNN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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