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VN55 BVK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,173 mi
Last recorded136,173 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 BVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2019 136,173 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 129,045 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 117,839 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,887 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn on 2mm inner edge within centre 3/4 of tyre tread

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,734 miles

Engine Symbol stays on in DIM with engine running.

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

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

Unable to open rear doors from inside the vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,106 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox stabilser arm has slight play in its bushes.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,062 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,130 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,475 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 BVK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

VN55 BVK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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