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SK55 XLL

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,229 mi
Last recorded126,229 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 XLL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,379 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 116,379 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 103,464 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 103,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 90,720 miles

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 77,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 66,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,836 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL NICKED.

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 64,832 miles

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

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

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL NICKED.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,912 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,535 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,208 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,136 miles

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

both front ABS rings corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall (cords not exposed)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,732 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front ABS rings corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

rearv silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,091 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,025 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

front to rear brake rusty at fuel tank

nearside rear tyre cut at tread advise replacement

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,612 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,754 miles

chip in windscreen at offside

nearside rear tyre on wear bands

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,256 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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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SK55 XLL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK55 XLL, 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 SK55 XLL registered?

SK55 XLL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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