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DA05 USG

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,923 mi
Last recorded130,923 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 USG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 130,923 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 128,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 125,547 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,041 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,078 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 119,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 116,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 111,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 106,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 103,010 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 98,322 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 98,322 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 93,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 89,050 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 89,050 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 84,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 78,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,051 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,730 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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DA05 USG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA05 USG, 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 DA05 USG registered?

DA05 USG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DA05 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 USG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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