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VN55 BMZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,251 mi
Last recorded194,251 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 BMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 194,251 miles

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

engin oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2021 194,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engin oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2020 192,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 192,439 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 190,012 miles

o/s/front tyre wear on edge

rear silencer top skin corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 190,005 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cent silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/front tyre wear on edge

rear silencer top skin corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 188,750 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 185,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 180,065 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded.

Metal brake lines starting to corrode.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 180,063 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust tail box corroded.

Metal brake lines starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 174,852 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on tread depth.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 174,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wearing low on tread depth.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 162,717 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 162,717 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 142,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 121,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,761 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,150 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,378 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 BMZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN55 BMZ, 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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VN55 BMZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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