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FG05 DTX

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,606 mi
Last recorded133,606 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 DTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 133,606 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 128,103 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 128,103 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 121,231 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 112,657 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 106,153 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 106,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,245 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 101,244 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,586 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 94,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 88,591 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,562 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,733 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2015 65,529 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 44,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,687 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,331 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,583 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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FG05 DTX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FG05 DTX, 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 FG05 DTX registered?

FG05 DTX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FG05 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 DTX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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