2005 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · LN54 MSS
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 182,483 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN54 MSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 182,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN54 MSS 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 (LN54 MSS) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 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 (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LN54 MSS Mileage History
- 27/09/2023170,199 mi
- 09/09/2024174,608 mi+4,409 mi
- 28/08/2025179,637 mi+5,029 mi
- 29/08/2025179,639 mi+2 mi
- 01/09/2026182,483 mi+2,844 mi
Average of roughly 4,193 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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- Turbocharger FailureSerious
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