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VO05 DJK

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,868 mi
Last recorded77,868 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 77,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 76,470 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 74,293 miles

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dim

Pass 2 Jul 2022 71,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 68,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 66,806 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 63,285 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 59,263 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,743 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,584 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,579 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cut in centre tread and cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,278 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,286 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,316 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 18,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,616 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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VO05 DJK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VO05 DJK, 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 VO05 DJK registered?

VO05 DJK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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