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VN55 VXX

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,336 mi
Last recorded172,336 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 172,336 miles

oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer weak

Fail 4 Oct 2021 172,336 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 8 Oct 2020 162,741 miles

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

door mirrors poor visibility condition

heat shield loose

Fail 6 Oct 2020 162,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

door mirrors poor visibility condition

heat shield loose

Pass 6 Apr 2019 144,876 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box de laminating

Fail 6 Apr 2019 144,876 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box de laminating

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,599 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 130,117 miles

Door mirrors could be improved

Engine vibration?

Exhaust deterioating

Starting suspect

Fail 14 Nov 2016 130,100 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s &o/s (4.1.D.1b)

Door mirrors could be improved

Engine vibration?

Exhaust deterioating

Starting suspect

Pass 10 Nov 2015 120,858 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 120,848 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,513 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 98,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,205 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumper damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 73,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front service brakes show imbalance.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,730 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,880 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 40,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 28,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,346 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VN55 VXX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

VN55 VXX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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