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WK55 FVH

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,074 mi
Last recorded72,074 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 FVH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 72,074 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All suspension arms corroded

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Underside corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,700 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Headlamp beam image poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Underside corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,334 miles

All suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2024 71,332 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All suspension arms corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,791 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,299 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2022 70,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 69,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,391 miles

both dip beams out put reduced but still give a beam image

Fail 24 Jun 2019 65,391 miles

both dip beams out put reduced but still give a beam image

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,292 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 59,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,880 miles

Headlamp level warning light on dash

Fail 23 Jun 2017 54,880 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp level warning light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,932 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,655 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,445 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,806 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,087 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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WK55 FVH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 WK55 FVH, 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 WK55 FVH registered?

WK55 FVH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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