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AJ55 RUY

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,599 mi
Last recorded86,599 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 86,599 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,379 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,205 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,363 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,516 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box breaking up on outer metal cover.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,454 miles

child seat fitted to rear

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 62,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,613 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,610 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,904 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,092 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,152 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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AJ55 RUY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ55 RUY, 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 AJ55 RUY registered?

AJ55 RUY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is AJ55 RUY safe to buy?

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