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WF55 OSK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

139,506 mi
Last recorded139,506 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 OSK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 139,506 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 135,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive iiner sill to chassis to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 124,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 119,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 112,979 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 106,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,968 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 83,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,393 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,477 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,880 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs rusted and worn

lower engine mounting stabliser arm rubber bush worn

tail exhaust box getting rusted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,877 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs rusted and worn

lower engine mounting stabliser arm rubber bush worn

tail exhaust box getting rusted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,306 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

two small chips in windscreen not in zone A

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,406 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes started to seperate

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,463 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WF55 OSK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 WF55 OSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF55 OSK registered?

WF55 OSK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is WF55 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 OSK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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