2005 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · LC05 OFE

The 2025‑09‑16 MOT at 126,766 miles passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trend. No recent failures are recorded, and the vehicle meets all test criteria. Mileage has risen from 88,451 miles in July 2014 to 126,766 miles in September 2025, a gain of about 38,300 miles or 3,500 miles per year, which is typical for a 21‑year‑old car; however the record shows an impossible decrease from 171,401 miles in November 2015 to 96,533 miles in July 2016, suggesting possible data entry errors. Recurring issues include damaged suspension ball joint dust covers (2017), persistent headlamp alignment and lens defects (2015, 2017), severe brake wear and exhaust leakage (2015), and noted structural rust on suspension components, all of which point to potential wear on bushes, springs, discs, pads and chassis integrity. A buyer should therefore inspect suspension bushes and ball joints for play or corrosion, verify brake disc and pad condition, check headlamp aim and lens integrity, examine the exhaust for leaks or cracks, and look for any structural rust around mounting points and the chassis.