MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust box outer skin falling off
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust box outer skin falling off
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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VK55 SYO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SYO, 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 SYO registered?
VK55 SYO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2005.
Is VK55 SYO safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK55 SYO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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