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WF55 UJO

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,129 mi
Last recorded152,129 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 UJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 152,129 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 152,153 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 147,004 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 133,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease making inspecting harder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive most of engine is damp with oil in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear of chassis leg and boot floor is corroded but not excessive

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

backbox outer skin is corroded

brake fluid is discoloured

Fail 2 Nov 2022 133,486 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (lowest bush in hub assembly) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (lowest bush in hub assembly) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease making inspecting harder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive most of engine is damp with oil in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear of chassis leg and boot floor is corroded but not excessive

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

backbox outer skin is corroded

brake fluid is dark in colour - recommended to be replaced

Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 122,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 118,769 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 118,768 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear four out of six - middle and rear on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,585 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 110,585 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail washer badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,804 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 102,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,465 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,326 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 88,326 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,049 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,152 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 71,152 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,495 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,770 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 56,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,387 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,280 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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WF55 UJO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WF55 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

WF55 UJO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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