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KY55 OJO

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

332,509 mi
Last recorded332,509 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 OJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 332,509 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 327,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 327,515 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to chassis near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 313,519 miles

Offside Front Headlight washer missing (only needed from 2009)

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 291,352 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2021 255,109 miles

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

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

offside headlight slight dim in operation

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 29 Jul 2021 255,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed corroded weak and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside headlight slight dim in operation

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Aug 2020 228,892 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 197,112 miles

power steering stiff in operation?

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded and loose

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin

Fail 3 Jul 2019 197,112 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

power steering stiff in operation?

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded and loose

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin

Pass 31 Jul 2018 171,050 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 154,433 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 5 Dec 2016 137,045 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 2 Dec 2016 137,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

corrosion to rear exhaust

nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars also slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,591 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,608 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,293 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,231 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,176 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,069 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,271 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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KY55 OJO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KY55 OJO, 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 KY55 OJO registered?

KY55 OJO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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