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VN55 VUO

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

136,018 mi
Last recorded136,018 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 136,018 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 118,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s brake line is corroded, front to rear under the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,115 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear SILENCER RUSTY

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 93,164 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,435 miles

Knock/cracking noise from nearside front on steering lock

Rear exhaust box corroded

Roughness in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,929 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,892 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,892 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,000 miles

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,007 miles

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2010 74,900 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,130 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 VUO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

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

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