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AG05 SJG

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,207 mi
Last recorded53,207 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 SJG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,207 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 52,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 50,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,174 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES DETEORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,892 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 45,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,744 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,438 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 42,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,354 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,415 miles

both front tyres are starting to crack along the tread on the inside edges

Fail 7 Mar 2012 27,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,566 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,430 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,004 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,752 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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AG05 SJG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AG05 SJG, 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 AG05 SJG registered?

AG05 SJG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AG05 SJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG05 SJG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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