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VN55 VVS

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,794 mi
Last recorded141,794 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VVS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 141,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

damage to offside rear qaurter panel

Pass 7 Dec 2022 139,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

damage to offside rear wing area

Fail 23 Nov 2022 139,437 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

damage to offside rear wing area

Pass 10 Dec 2021 137,028 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 137,028 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 136,800 miles

EML illuminated (PRE 2008)

Nearside front outer c.v boot deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper hub bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 133,890 miles

E.M.L illuminated

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear trailing arms forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear upper hub rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 131,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Slight play nearside and offside rear upper hub bushes

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills /chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 131,082 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Slight play nearside and offside rear upper hub bushes

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills /chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 127,712 miles

rear tyres worn on insides

slight play o/s and n/s rear upper hub bushes

Fail 11 Dec 2017 127,712 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn on insides

slight play o/s and n/s rear upper hub bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 113,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 113,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,138 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,760 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,012 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 79,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front wheel bearing noisy

wiper blades have split ends

Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,140 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 VVS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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