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GJ05 AJX

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,167 mi
Last recorded131,167 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 AJX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,167 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 131,165 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 128,746 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 128,744 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 127,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 125,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective R/EX DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 125,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective R/EX DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 123,237 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front INDICATOR LENS HAS SLIGHT CRACK

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 123,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front INDICATOR LENS HAS SLIGHT CRACK

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 121,827 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Nearside Front Indicator lens has slight crack.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 117,162 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a repair plug in it.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,596 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 14 Mar 2018 114,594 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,164 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a plug.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 109,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,852 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 105,179 miles

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,464 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,909 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,559 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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GJ05 AJX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ05 AJX, 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 GJ05 AJX registered?

GJ05 AJX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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