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VN55 VXD

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,717 mi
Last recorded116,717 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 116,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,167 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front sub-frame - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,061 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 18 Oct 2012 80,957 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,586 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 67,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,615 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 VXD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

VN55 VXD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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The MOT history for VN55 VXD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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