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VN05 CYP

2005 Saab 93

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,414 mi
Last recorded115,414 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9387,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 CYP
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 115,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 115,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 114,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 114,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 112,498 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,858 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,545 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 105,392 miles

child seats fitted in rear unable to inspect adult belt

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 105,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seats fitted in rear unable to inspect adult belt

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,697 miles

both front tyre inner side walls slight cut around wall

rear discs scored/ lipped

slight play in o/s/r n/s/r hub bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2014 98,697 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyre inner side walls slight cut around wall

rear discs scored/ lipped

slight play in o/s/r n/s/r hub bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 87,083 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2011 78,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 78,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,036 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 46,481 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,481 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,915 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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VN05 CYP is a 2005 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 87,233 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN05 CYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN05 CYP registered?

VN05 CYP is a 2005 Saab 93, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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