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WF55 OSP

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,713 mi
Last recorded175,713 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 175,713 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 170,555 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 165,521 miles

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

Rear patches of corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2022 158,729 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 152,903 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 145,091 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 137,057 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 125,414 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 112,128 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,825 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 99,825 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 74,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,331 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,398 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,742 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,186 miles

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

Front numberplate slightly delaminated.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,962 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WF55 OSP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OSP, 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 WF55 OSP registered?

WF55 OSP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is WF55 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 OSP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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