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WP54 XYM

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,310 mi
Last recorded182,310 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 182,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 170,249 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 169,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 169,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 158,155 miles

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2021 150,146 miles

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 138,741 miles

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2020 138,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2014 110,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,575 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,592 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a screw in but is not repairable

slight free play from within rack

Fail 23 Feb 2012 98,476 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a screw in but is not repairable

oil leak suspect sump plug seal

slight free play from within rack

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,792 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear disc's worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 81,687 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 70,119 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 70,119 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 17 Dec 2007 52,046 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 52,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WP54 XYM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WP54 XYM, 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 WP54 XYM registered?

WP54 XYM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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