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VN55 BTV

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,428 mi
Last recorded129,428 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 BTV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 129,428 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 129,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 126,737 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 126,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2014 104,105 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,991 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 93,990 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (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 Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,437 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 82,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,512 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 61,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres getting low

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 BTV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

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

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