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VN55 HZH

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,203 mi
Last recorded103,203 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 HZH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 103,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 98,816 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 - 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,960 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 61,828 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Dec 2014 48,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,621 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 37,219 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,218 miles

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

engine light on

slight side wall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,438 miles

slight side wall damage to nearside front tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,290 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 31,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2009 27,104 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,504 miles

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

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 HZH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN55 HZH registered?

VN55 HZH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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