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VN55 FBA

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,013 mi
Last recorded120,013 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 FBA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 120,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

screenwash tank leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2024 111,969 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 111,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 18 Aug 2023 102,721 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,328 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and worn to 3 mm.

Rear exhaust system is corroded.

Fail 3 Aug 2022 94,328 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and worn to 3 mm.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,344 miles

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Offside rear tyre is perished and has a deep cut in the tread.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 82,795 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,671 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 75,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,636 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,394 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,394 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,054 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,837 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,444 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,227 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,789 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 29,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,481 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 FBA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

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

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