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VN55 FBD

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

212,106 mi
Last recorded212,106 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 FBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 212,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 200,662 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 191,762 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 191,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 183,174 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2015 171,885 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 171,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 159,589 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 159,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 147,278 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 147,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 128,170 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 128,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2011 110,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,421 miles

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

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 FBD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

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

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