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EK55 ZZV

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,116 mi
Last recorded131,116 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ZZV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 131,116 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 131,116 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 127,316 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 127,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,850 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule GREASED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule GREASED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,254 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2015 69,217 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,247 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,808 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,904 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,051 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,998 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre worn low and distorted on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,175 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 38,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,194 miles

both rear tyres distorted on inner edge

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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EK55 ZZV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK55 ZZV, 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 EK55 ZZV registered?

EK55 ZZV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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