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VN55 VXZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

227,366 mi
Last recorded227,366 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 227,366 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 210,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 196,290 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 196,290 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 174,772 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 174,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 141,967 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 141,967 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in NSF Anti roll bar link

Pass 31 May 2012 98,628 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 98,268 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,524 miles

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

f/o/s wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,983 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,061 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 VXZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN55 VXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN55 VXZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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