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1990 JV

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,135 mi
Last recorded101,135 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1990 JV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 101,135 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 82,427 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 75,001 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 70,719 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 70,719 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 63,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,148 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Rear n/s and o/s rear dampers has mist of oil on them

front and rear brake discs heavy corrision

Pass 18 Sep 2019 62,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,440 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 60,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,997 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 57,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,963 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,012 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 51,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,650 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,650 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,827 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 42,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,813 miles

o/s rear tyre slight distortion

Fail 20 Sep 2012 38,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre slight distortion

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,467 miles

n/s rear tyre unevan wear on insde egde

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,929 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,875 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,938 miles

b oth front tyres starting to get low on out side

Fail 25 Sep 2008 16,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

b oth front tyres starting to get low on out side

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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1990 JV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 1990 JV, 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 1990 JV registered?

1990 JV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is 1990 JV safe to buy?

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