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JM05 DCM

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

163,853 mi
Last recorded163,853 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM05 DCM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 163,853 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 158,660 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread showing signs of distortion

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread showing signs of distortion

Rear exhaust section corroded on outer casing (silencer)

Fail 17 Jun 2025 158,655 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread showing signs of distortion

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread showing signs of distortion

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 145,468 miles

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror deteriorated, but view to rear not severely impaired

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

Offside obligatory mirror deteriorated, but view to rear not severely impaired

Pass 20 Jun 2023 130,615 miles

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

Offside Front Seat Belt Starting to Fray

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,428 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 119,428 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 107,377 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 101,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 89,175 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 75,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 38,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 17,570 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 10,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 7,226 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 4,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 3,912 miles

service indicator on

slight wear front gearbox stay mount

Fail 12 Mar 2008 3,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 3,158 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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JM05 DCM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JM05 DCM, 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 JM05 DCM registered?

JM05 DCM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is JM05 DCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM05 DCM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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