2005 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · EA05 NLL
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 160,928 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA05 NLL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/01/2023
- 160,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA05 NLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-5 (EA05 NLL) between June 2008 and January 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
EA05 NLL Mileage History
- 09/06/200826,420 mi
- 02/07/200938,187 mi+11,767 mi
- 02/07/200938,187 mi
- 29/06/201052,979 mi+14,792 mi
- 30/06/201164,990 mi+12,011 mi
- 03/07/201277,444 mi+12,454 mi
- 05/07/201389,904 mi+12,460 mi
- 08/07/2014100,496 mi+10,592 mi
- 10/07/2014100,503 mi+7 mi
- 11/07/2015111,792 mi+11,289 mi
- 14/07/2016122,986 mi+11,194 mi
- 08/07/2017132,690 mi+9,704 mi
- 08/07/2017132,690 mi
- 18/07/2018141,184 mi+8,494 mi
- 18/07/2018141,184 mi
- 11/07/2019146,058 mi+4,874 mi
- 15/01/2021151,903 mi+5,845 mi
- 18/01/2022157,587 mi+5,684 mi
- 20/01/2023160,928 mi+3,341 mi
Average of roughly 9,204 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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