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K50 GEL

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,526 mi
Last recorded52,526 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 GEL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 52,526 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 51,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. Slightly worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 50,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 49,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,141 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 46,350 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 45,141 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 43,952 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,152 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,419 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,882 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 26,567 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 26,567 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,678 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,443 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 15,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 15,429 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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K50 GEL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol 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 K50 GEL, 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 K50 GEL registered?

K50 GEL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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