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VK55 NLA

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,814 mi
Last recorded163,814 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 163,814 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 163,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 153,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 145,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 137,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 137,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 130,417 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 130,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 121,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 112,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 89,793 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,094 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 66,287 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 oil level above maximum mark

Pass 5 Sep 2009 66,287 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil level above maximum mark

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,353 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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VK55 NLA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK55 NLA, 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 VK55 NLA registered?

VK55 NLA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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