MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leaks
rear exhaust silencer weak
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
oil leaks
rear exhaust silencer weak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
door mirrors poor visibility condition
heat shield loose
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
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 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))
Door mirrors could be improved
Engine vibration?
Exhaust deterioating
Starting suspect
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
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres wearing unevenly
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Rear bumper insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear bumper damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VN55 VXX safe to buy?
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