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VN55 VWM

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,809 mi
Last recorded110,809 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,015 miles

Central Exhaust system heat shield loose.

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust system silencers are both deteriorated.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front too rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly Pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 107,015 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust system heat shield loose.

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust system silencers are both deteriorated.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front too rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly Pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,957 miles

Central Exhaust system rear silencer and front flexi sections are deteriorated.

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights On dash. ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs slightly won/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 99,957 miles

Central Exhaust system rear silencer and front flexi sections are deteriorated.

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights On dash. ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs slightly won/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system silencer deteriorated.

Fail 17 Nov 2020 88,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system silencer deteriorated.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear silence deteriorating corrosion

slight play in steering column

Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 71,956 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,099 miles

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)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but no leaks at time of test

plastic sill covers fitted , not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Nov 2017 70,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but no leaks at time of test

plastic sill covers fitted , not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2016 64,067 miles

Nearside Rear Advise outer skin on rear silencer depreciated,

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advise needs doing as knuckle running dry, (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,737 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear silencer outer casing split, no leaks.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,108 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 31,578 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,591 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,781 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 21,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,212 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 VWM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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