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VN05 HYV

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,389 mi
Last recorded166,389 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 HYV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 166,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 166,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 163,449 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2023 163,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 159,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small ship (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 159,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small ship (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 154,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 145,741 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 134,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 134,846 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,757 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,064 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 107,064 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,936 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 95,936 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,733 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,607 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,087 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,563 miles

very slight bind on nearside rear parking brake

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,026 miles

Advise chip in windscreen outside swept area.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 65,833 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,434 miles

Advise both rear handbrake cable/brake pipe brackets loose.

Advise front discs lipped.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,400 miles

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

Advise both rear handbrake cable/brake pipe brackets loose.

Advise front discs lipped.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HYV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VN05 HYV, 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 VN05 HYV registered?

VN05 HYV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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