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DCA 544B

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

203,603 mi
Last recorded203,603 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCA 544B
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 203,603 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 201,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 198,654 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 192,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2023 192,652 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 184,792 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 177,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 167,072 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 140,762 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 114,431 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,566 miles

front plate damaged

nearside mirror damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres perished

rear wheel rims dented

stone chip windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2016 98,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front plate damaged

nearside mirror damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres perished

rear wheel rims dented

stone chip windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,508 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 89,752 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,918 miles

front and rear wheel rims dented

rear brake pads low

Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear wheel rims dented

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front road wheel inside edge dented

nearside rear road wheel inside edge dented

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges (2.7mm across centre)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and deep cuts inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,329 miles

nearside rear wheel rim dented

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,517 miles

nearside rear wheel rim dented

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,137 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,324 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,922 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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DCA 544B is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DCA 544B, 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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DCA 544B is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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