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AJ05 YKO

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

249,758 mi
Last recorded249,758 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 249,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 245,520 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2025 245,518 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corrosion

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 240,929 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust Shield Loose - requires securing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 235,583 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 235,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 228,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides: front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rattle from centre pipe to rear (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted prevent full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2021 220,278 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 214,221 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, will have to be attended to for next year (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bottom of nsr 1/4 rusting through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2020 214,221 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, will have to be attended to for next year (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bottom of nsr 1/4 rusting through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 206,943 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 206,943 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 200,170 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 192,862 miles

Front subframe bushes worn

handbrake adjust

Fail 15 Jun 2017 192,862 miles

Front subframe bushes worn

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake adjust

Pass 13 Jun 2016 185,055 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 185,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 175,248 miles

slight plat in rear upper suspension bushes

Fail 26 May 2015 175,248 miles

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

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

slight plat in rear upper suspension bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2014 165,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle internal headlight aim adjuster defective

Pass 10 Jun 2013 156,828 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 146,646 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 135,868 miles

slight play in osf anti roll link arm

Fail 6 Jun 2011 135,868 miles

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

slight play in osf anti roll link arm

Pass 2 Jun 2010 124,826 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 110,128 miles

EML present on dash

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 92,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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AJ05 YKO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel 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 AJ05 YKO, 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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AJ05 YKO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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