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VN55 VVK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,461 mi
Last recorded88,461 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 88,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,510 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 83,510 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary latch jammed open (8.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,137 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 71,134 miles

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 14 Apr 2015 65,098 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,194 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,788 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2010 37,788 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,155 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,593 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 VVK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

VN55 VVK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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