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110,809 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
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
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
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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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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