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Y9 OMG

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,933 mi
Last recorded115,933 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 OMG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 115,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 108,879 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 108,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 100,687 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 100,682 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,232 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,850 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 89,850 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,290 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 86,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,945 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,378 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 6 Aug 2015 60,903 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2012 40,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight bind front brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,761 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,223 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,615 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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Y9 OMG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y9 OMG, 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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Y9 OMG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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