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BJ05 CVH

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,252 mi
Last recorded170,252 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 CVH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 170,252 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 167,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 165,522 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 165,513 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 162,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 159,496 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 157,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2019 153,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 149,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 145,238 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 137,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 128,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 121,186 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 121,186 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 113,418 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 105,015 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 99,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 86,946 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 81,615 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 81,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear 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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BJ05 CVH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ05 CVH, 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 BJ05 CVH registered?

BJ05 CVH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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