MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive border line (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
has sill covers fitted
rear silencer corroding
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
has sill covers fitted
rear silencer corroding
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
has sill covers fitted
rear silencer corroding
Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
has sill covers fitted
rear silencer corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear has bumper damage
has sill covers fitted
rear silencer corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
has sill covers fitted
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear silencer corroded
Front Oil leak ()
oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN55 VUL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?
VN55 VUL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 November 2005.
Is VN55 VUL safe to buy?
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