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VN55 VUE

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,899 mi
Last recorded74,899 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VUE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 74,899 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 74,895 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,345 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 74,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 65,112 miles

EML is on

Hand brake is high

Pass 13 Jul 2019 56,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,735 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 46,605 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 36,557 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,920 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 33,476 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 26,662 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,899 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,657 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,260 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,391 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,471 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 10,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VUE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

VN55 VUE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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The MOT history for VN55 VUE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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