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EO55 EVM

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,416 mi
Last recorded116,416 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 107,088 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 107,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 88,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,996 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner front to rear (at fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 81,996 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner front to rear (at fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 81,932 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 72,230 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,390 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2018 69,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,341 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre tread depth 3mm approx

Offside Rear cuts in outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deterioated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

o/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Fail 26 Aug 2015 55,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

o/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer outer skin starting to break away

Fail 27 Aug 2014 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer outer skin starting to break away

rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,558 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,014 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 48,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,219 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,591 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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EO55 EVM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO55 EVM, 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 EO55 EVM registered?

EO55 EVM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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