CarVerify

Free Car Check

RY05 UNF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,712 mi
Last recorded123,712 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 UNF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 123,712 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 123,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 121,502 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 119,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,597 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 105,176 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 100,133 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,673 miles

Nearside rear and nearside front cut to outer tyre wall

Pass 4 May 2016 91,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads 65% worn

near and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 87,768 miles

Nearside amd offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Suspect aircon system leaking green fluid

Pass 22 May 2014 83,579 miles

Nearside wiper blade damaged

Pass 30 May 2013 78,696 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,715 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,700 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,674 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 46,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn out and scored

Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,401 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,824 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RY05 UNF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RY05 UNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RY05 UNF?

You can check the full history of RY05 UNF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RY05 UNF registered?

RY05 UNF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is RY05 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 UNF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY05 UNF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RY05 UNF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.