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WD55 EDF

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,481 mi
Last recorded181,481 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 EDF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 181,481 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

bonnet struts do not hold the weight of the bonnet

exhaust heatshields loose

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2026 181,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg within 30cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshields loose

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

bonnet struts do not hold the weight of the bonnet

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2025 177,815 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

under body corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 166,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hangers are corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 157,956 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody has surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 3 Apr 2023 157,956 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody has surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 31 Mar 2022 145,727 miles

coil springs and shock absorbers are corroded

corrosion to front and rear subframes ,chassis rails , front and rear inner wings, brake and suspension component's

exhaust system corroded and heat shields are in poor condition

oil leaks

rear wiper blade in poor condition

side skirts fitted, unable to clearly see the condition of the sill panels

slight wear in rear lower hub bushes

some suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Fail 30 Mar 2022 145,726 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coil springs and shock absorbers are corroded

corrosion to front and rear subframes ,chassis rails , front and rear inner wings, brake and suspension component's

exhaust system corroded and heat shields are in poor condition

oil leaks

rear brake pads and discs are worn to limits

rear wiper blade in poor condition

side skirts fitted, unable to clearly see the condition of the sill panels

slight wear in rear lower hub bushes

some suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2021 137,075 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 137,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 131,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine going onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various components on underside of vehicle have slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2019 127,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

RECCOMMEND INSPECTION OF FRONT BRAKE PADS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 121,700 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 116,404 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,578 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)

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,044 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 93,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,387 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,687 miles

front tyres tread low

rear exhaust rusty

rear tyres inner edges feathered

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2012 84,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Both rear lower arm bushes split badly

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Front to rear brake lines corroded

Offside rear spring corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2011 71,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade damaged

rear discs rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2010 59,449 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,765 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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WD55 EDF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WD55 EDF, 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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WD55 EDF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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