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VO05 OTN

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,035 mi
Last recorded134,035 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OTN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 134,035 miles

Rear handbrake travel adjustment

Fail 27 Apr 2026 134,009 miles

Emissions unable to be completed far to high for analyser and engine temp went high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear handbrake travel adjustment

Pass 26 May 2025 132,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 129,142 miles

Rear handbrake travel adjustment

Fail 15 May 2024 129,034 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear handbrake travel adjustment

Pass 11 May 2023 127,899 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp broke

Pass 11 May 2022 127,120 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 124,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 123,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2020 123,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 120,955 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 110,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 May 2017 102,577 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 98,668 miles

rear box deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2016 98,667 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear box deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,570 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 17 Apr 2015 96,568 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 May 2014 90,642 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded around the edges

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,015 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 69,983 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 57,649 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 57,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2010 46,801 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 36,252 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 24,884 miles

Oil leak

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 OTN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

VO05 OTN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is VO05 OTN safe to buy?

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