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WP54 SKJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

152,883 mi
Last recorded152,883 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 SKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 152,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold has missing bolts and as a result it's leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 152,878 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine creating a puddle larger then 75mm within 5mins (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold has missing bolts and as a result it's leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 148,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 148,039 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing working but not fitted correctly/loose inside back of headlamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 142,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2023 142,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 138,956 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 131,265 miles

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,126 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 123,105 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear of front sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear of front sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 113,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 105,626 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracking/perished

Fail 10 May 2018 105,621 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracking/perished

Pass 16 May 2017 97,914 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 90,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 81,737 miles

engine has signs of a coolant leak, both front subframe rear bushs worn and close to failure, nearside front lower arm front bush weak, nearside rear tyre tread low

offside front tyre has light buldge on outer edge and is perised and spliting on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2015 81,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine has signs of a coolant leak, both front subframe rear bushs worn and close to failure, nearside front lower arm front bush weak, nearside rear tyre tread low

offside front tyre has light buldge on outer edge and is perised and spliting on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 74,061 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 67,053 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and close to failure, all front subframe bush worn and close to failure, offside front brake has slight bind, nearside rear upper arm outer bush worn, chip in screen, both front antiroll bar links noisy in operation

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,053 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and close to failure, all front subframe bush worn and close to failure, offside front brake has slight bind, nearside rear upper arm outer bush worn, chip in screen, both front antiroll bar links noisy in operation

Pass 9 May 2012 61,027 miles

nearside rear top arm outer bush worn

Pass 11 May 2011 55,706 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,822 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,956 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,973 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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WP54 SKJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WP54 SKJ, 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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WP54 SKJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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