2005 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · BC05 PYS
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 158,142 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC05 PYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 158,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC05 PYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-5 (BC05 PYS) between January 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”.
BC05 PYS Mileage History
- 28/01/2022146,943 mi
- 21/02/2024151,961 mi+5,018 mi
- 03/04/2024151,965 mi+4 mi
- 02/10/2025155,407 mi+3,442 mi
- 30/09/2026158,142 mi+2,735 mi
Average of roughly 2,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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