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VN55 BVJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,935 mi
Last recorded145,935 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 BVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 145,935 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust back-box corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 145,923 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

pas noisey

Pass 12 May 2022 138,202 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust peeling

Fail 4 May 2022 138,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust peeling

Pass 20 Apr 2021 131,240 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 123,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2019 119,801 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 117,887 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 117,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 40+ kg (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 15kg (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,324 miles

headlamps only just met requirements

Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,234 miles

Front both headlights starting to mist over

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 115,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front both headlights starting to mist over

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,409 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 112,409 miles

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 20 Sep 2014 111,428 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 107,656 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 107,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 101,138 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 101,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 95,034 miles

4 tyres worn low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,452 miles

both front wiper blades slight wear on ends. starting to come off.

unable to gain access to boot.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 87,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front wiper blades slight wear on ends. starting to come off.

unable to gain access to boot.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 BVJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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