2005 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · AV55 OVC
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 190,006 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 OVC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 190,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 OVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-5 (AV55 OVC) between November 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
AV55 OVC Mileage History
- 06/11/200881,893 mi
- 24/12/200991,288 mi+9,395 mi
- 24/12/200991,288 mi
- 13/12/201099,800 mi+8,512 mi
- 17/12/2011102,796 mi+2,996 mi
- 18/12/2012119,727 mi+16,931 mi
- 18/12/2012119,727 mi
- 17/12/2013134,673 mi+14,946 mi
- 03/12/2014146,152 mi+11,479 mi
- 07/12/2015152,317 mi+6,165 mi
- 07/12/2015152,317 mi
- 30/01/2017168,507 mi+16,190 mi
- 31/01/2017168,507 mi
- 29/01/2018181,089 mi+12,582 mi
- 31/01/2018181,119 mi+30 mi
- 21/02/2019185,999 mi+4,880 mi
- 05/03/2019186,035 mi+36 mi
- 28/06/2019186,103 mi+68 mi
- 18/12/2020187,335 mi+1,232 mi
- 17/01/2022188,632 mi+1,297 mi
- 10/01/2023188,990 mi+358 mi
- 10/01/2023188,991 mi+1 mi
- 10/01/2024189,490 mi+499 mi
- 16/01/2025189,854 mi+364 mi
- 14/01/2026190,006 mi+152 mi
- 15/01/2026190,006 mi
Average of roughly 6,289 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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