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VN55 VUL

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,559 mi
Last recorded168,559 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VUL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 168,559 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 163,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 155,456 miles

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

has sill covers fitted

rear silencer corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2022 155,428 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

has sill covers fitted

rear silencer corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2021 147,386 miles

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged

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

has sill covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 147,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 139,256 miles

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

has sill covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,489 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear silencer corroded

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 113,562 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 88,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 88,041 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,585 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,061 miles

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 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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VN55 VUL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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