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UCJ 994

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,056 mi
Last recorded108,056 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCJ 994
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 108,056 miles

exhaust system corroded/slight leak

Pass 15 Aug 2025 106,546 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 104,836 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 102,479 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear fuel filter corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 95,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,654 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,574 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 92,574 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 87,752 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,875 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front headlamp flickering slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,914 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,995 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,582 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,719 miles

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,794 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,939 miles

osf tyre multiple splits inner sidewall

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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UCJ 994 is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UCJ 994, 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 UCJ 994 registered?

UCJ 994 is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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