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VN55 VXA

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,419 mi
Last recorded110,419 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 110,419 miles

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

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/ gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,705 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,973 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 56,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 47,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,546 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,947 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,793 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,499 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,935 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,186 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 VXA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

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

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