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VN55 VXY

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,784 mi
Last recorded146,784 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 146,784 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,745 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 135,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 119,464 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2013 119,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inside and out of shape

rear discs worn and poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,394 miles

exhaust system corroding

rear discs rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2012 95,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

exhaust system corroding

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2011 77,263 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 77,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 141,442 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 141,442 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,503 miles

nearside front tyre has signs of wear on inner and outer edges!!

offside front tyre has signs of wear on inner and outer edges!!

Fail 18 Oct 2010 110,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has signs of wear on inner and outer edges!!

offside front tyre has signs of wear on inner and outer edges!!

Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,942 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,145 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,144 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 VXY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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