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VN55 BKF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,542 mi
Last recorded88,542 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 BKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 88,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm play

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exharst corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,873 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 75,073 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,708 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,027 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,499 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,734 miles

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

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

Rear discs excessivley corroded

front discs excessivley worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,920 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 30,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,273 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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VN55 BKF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN55 BKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN55 BKF registered?

VN55 BKF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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