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RV05 UXD

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,250 mi
Last recorded167,250 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UXD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 167,250 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 163,779 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner/sills floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top arm bushes ...outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded...

under trays fitted ...

Pass 19 Dec 2022 158,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills floor area . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under trays fitted wet mot...exhaust centre part corroded..

Pass 9 Dec 2021 151,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 149,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 138,487 miles

Front subframe, rear bush's worn

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,909 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 126,909 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,149 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 115,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe above fuel tank (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 106,852 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 100,453 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 100,452 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 92,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 86,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,338 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,373 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 56,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,684 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 46,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,873 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

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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RV05 UXD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RV05 UXD, 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 RV05 UXD registered?

RV05 UXD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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