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GJ55 XYD

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,846 mi
Last recorded159,846 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 159,846 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near cords, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 147,949 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 147,949 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 136,780 miles

Front and rear suspension corrosion

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 130,684 miles

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

front and rear suspension corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 126,609 miles

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,333 miles

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

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))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 114,580 miles

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,430 miles

ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON INDICATING A PROBLEM

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 101,345 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Mar 2017 101,345 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both brake lights (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2016 100,231 miles

e.m.l on

exhaust corroded

oil leak

wipers in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2016 100,231 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

e.m.l on

exhaust corroded

oil leak

wipers in poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2015 97,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

eml on

exhaust corroded

front and rear pads low

oil leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,645 miles

eml on

exhaust corroded

front and rear pads low

oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,659 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads worn

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,234 miles

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,196 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,747 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Apr 2012 79,747 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)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,706 miles

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Mar 2011 75,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,167 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,263 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,888 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GJ55 XYD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ55 XYD, 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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GJ55 XYD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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