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FY05 OHK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,294 mi
Last recorded137,294 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 137,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 134,236 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 131,515 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 131,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 128,368 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 125,509 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 122,409 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 117,349 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 113,951 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 107,692 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 107,692 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 99,478 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 90,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,019 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,664 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,955 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,880 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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FY05 OHK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY05 OHK, 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 FY05 OHK registered?

FY05 OHK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is FY05 OHK safe to buy?

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