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BP05 CCZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,531 mi
Last recorded90,531 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 CCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 90,531 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 90,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Switch arm insecure / broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 87,986 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp adjustment arm not attached (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,638 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,326 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,699 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 68,653 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,379 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

slight play in offside rear rose bush

Fail 2 Jul 2018 62,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust back box is corroded

slight play in offside rear rose bush

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,643 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,684 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,381 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,550 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 46,550 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,634 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,909 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,930 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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BP05 CCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BP05 CCZ, 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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BP05 CCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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