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VN55 BTE

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,169 mi
Last recorded137,169 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 BTE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 137,169 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 137,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 130,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres scrubbing edges

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake inspection required (noisy)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 130,996 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres scrubbing edges

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake inspection required (noisy)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 120,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,189 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre nailed? (outer edge)

nearside wiper deteriorated

side skirts fitted

slight play nearside rear lower outer bush

Fail 5 Aug 2013 95,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre nailed? (outer edge)

nearside wiper deteriorated

side skirts fitted

slight play nearside rear lower outer bush

Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,430 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight wear in both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,967 miles

wear in nearside rear lower outer suspension bush

wear in offside outer CV joint

Fail 15 Aug 2011 81,948 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front brake disc badly worn

nearside wiper blade split on end

offside front brake disc worn

wear in nearside rear lower outer suspension bush

wear in offside outer CV joint

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,029 miles

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,034 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VN55 BTE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN55 BTE, 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 VN55 BTE registered?

VN55 BTE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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