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VN55 VVD

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,689 mi
Last recorded195,689 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 195,689 miles

poor hand brake but locks cv boot poor fiting clips

Pass 20 Sep 2022 184,120 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms, struts, springs, anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 178,511 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 178,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 170,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 170,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 160,551 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 160,534 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. Dpf internals cut out as box is hollow and plate welded on (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 151,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to rear chassis legs by sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake back plates corroded

o/s/r handbrake lever on shoe missing return spring

Fail 4 Oct 2018 151,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to rear chassis legs by sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake back plates corroded

o/s/r handbrake lever on shoe missing return spring

Pass 23 Oct 2017 123,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 123,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 107,097 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear upper arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r handbrake shoe return spring missing

rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 25 Oct 2016 107,096 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears by side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded runs above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small end (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear upper arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r handbrake shoe return spring missing

rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear underbody pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,716 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,878 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to inspect sills,covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 83,878 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to inspect sills,covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,354 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,338 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 52,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,109 miles

offside rear handbrake low performance

Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VVD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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