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VN55 VUK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,607 mi
Last recorded169,607 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 169,607 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 169,585 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 166,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner and outer edge and very close to limit

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner and outer edge and very close to limit

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 166,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner and outer edge and very close to limit

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner and outer edge and very close to limit

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 152,544 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 151,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 140,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,198 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake inspection needed

Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,734 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

front tyres inner edges bold

front tyres on 2mm

n/s/r tyre inner edge featherd

Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,797 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,190 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

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 VUK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

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

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