2005 Saab 9-5 2.2L Diesel · MF05 ELX
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 196,651 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2170cc
MF05 ELX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
- 196,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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MF05 ELX Mileage History
- 16/08/2022188,686 mi
- 22/08/2022188,692 mi+6 mi
- 21/08/2023196,651 mi+7,959 mi
Average of roughly 7,862 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
MF05 ELX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-5 (MF05 ELX) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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