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BF05 OPO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,014 mi
Last recorded40,014 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OPO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 40,014 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 37,108 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 29,821 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 29,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 29,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 29,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 27,495 miles

Offside Front mirror cover split

Fail 12 Jul 2019 27,495 miles

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

Offside Front mirror cover split

Pass 11 May 2018 27,305 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 27,301 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective head lamp levelling warning on dash (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 27,228 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective warning light on dash (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,051 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,661 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,269 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 20,097 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 17,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 17,209 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,309 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 11,236 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 7,774 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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BF05 OPO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF05 OPO, 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 BF05 OPO registered?

BF05 OPO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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