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RV05 UXK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

264,390 mi
Last recorded264,390 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 264,390 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 261,829 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 257,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

patches of corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2023 254,296 miles

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2022 250,411 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 246,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 241,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 227,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 211,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 189,674 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin peeling, but not leaking

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 167,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 150,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 111,795 miles

slight movement oto both rear top suspension bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2013 111,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight movement oto both rear top suspension bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,899 miles

behind n/s/f wheel is a mist of oil/fuild all over components but no sign of leak

h/light aim warning light on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2011 79,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,187 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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RV05 UXK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

RV05 UXK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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