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VN55 VVZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,347 mi
Last recorded163,347 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 163,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 158,067 miles

Front inner brake pads are low

Front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 149,291 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 140,073 miles

exhaust box deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is on legal limit and is worn on edges

offside rear tyre is close to legal limit

Fail 3 Feb 2016 140,025 miles

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

exhaust box deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is on legal limit and is worn on edges

offside rear tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2014 137,824 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty

o/srear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2014 137,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery flat

exhaust rusty

o/srear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2012 106,356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,370 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,802 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 79,802 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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,074 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,277 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 VVZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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