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VN05 CXO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,431 mi
Last recorded159,431 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 CXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 159,431 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 153,938 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 146,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 137,390 miles

Offside headlamp bulb discoloured

both front coil springs corroded

brake pipes corrosion at bend by rear floor pan

engine oil leaks

play in both rear suspension arm upper rose bushes

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and in poor condition

rear headlight level sensor cable tied on

suspension components corrosion

wear and play in upper steering UJ but unable to fully inspect

Fail 4 Jul 2017 137,390 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside headlamp bulb discoloured

both front coil springs corroded

brake pipes corrosion at bend by rear floor pan

engine oil leaks

play in both rear suspension arm upper rose bushes

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and in poor condition

rear headlight level sensor cable tied on

suspension components corrosion

wear and play in upper steering UJ but unable to fully inspect

Pass 10 May 2016 121,532 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on front lower suspension arms and front subframe

exhaust in poor condition

front subframe bushes worn

nearside rear tyre about 3mm

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

under trays, covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 121,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on front lower suspension arms and front subframe

exhaust in poor condition

front subframe bushes worn

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

under trays, covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 111,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front subframe bushes worn

power steering pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipes showing signs of corosion

rear silencer coroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,265 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipes showing signs of corosion

rear silencer coroded

Pass 21 May 2013 90,586 miles

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

offside handbrake efficiency low

rear silencer coroded

surface corosion on front subframe

surface corosion on power steering pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,658 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

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

front subfram and suspension components showing signs of surface corosion

rear silencer in poor condition

slight surface corosion on floor pan

Fail 31 May 2012 78,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

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

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

front subfram and suspension components showing signs of surface corosion

rear silencer in poor condition

slight surface corosion on floor pan

Pass 18 May 2011 77,591 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,442 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,700 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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VN05 CXO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN05 CXO, 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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VN05 CXO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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