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S30 JCL

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,743 mi
Last recorded65,743 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 JCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,743 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass faded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror faded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded but not weakened

Rear silencer outer caseing in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2023 50,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass faded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axel corroded but not weakened

Rear silencer outer caseing in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2021 50,998 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 50,106 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,985 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,936 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,744 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,735 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,914 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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S30 JCL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S30 JCL, 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 S30 JCL registered?

S30 JCL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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