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VN55 BUF

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,024 mi
Last recorded118,024 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 BUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 118,024 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 118,024 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both and showing cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,817 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,661 miles

exhaust rear box deterated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,957 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 96,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,100 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,906 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,483 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISKS WORN

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,483 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 66,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,873 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 BUF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

VN55 BUF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VN55 BUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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