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VN55 VXH

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,254 mi
Last recorded124,254 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,254 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 124,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,247 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Return Spring Broken (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Return Spring Missing (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,674 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Slightly Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 103,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs Slightly Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,760 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,992 miles

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

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

exhaust ruty

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 87,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust ruty

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,155 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 83,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

drivers washer jets poor

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,926 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 79,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,968 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 71,968 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Airbag light on

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,830 miles

all brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage but no cords visable

Fail 22 Jul 2011 59,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage but no cords visable

Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,832 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,133 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,316 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,610 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 VXH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

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

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