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BW05 DCZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,376 mi
Last recorded209,376 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 DCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 209,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2025 209,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 193,294 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 176,941 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 176,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 161,137 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 161,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,501 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 145,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 130,686 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 122,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 122,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 112,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack within tread

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 109,417 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 109,413 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,245 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre out of shape

rear brake pads getting low

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,161 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,537 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,516 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,126 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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BW05 DCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW05 DCZ, 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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BW05 DCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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