2005 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · OJ04 ERO
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 247,156 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OJ04 ERO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2026
- 247,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OJ04 ERO 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 (OJ04 ERO) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
OJ04 ERO Mileage History
- 22/03/2024235,638 mi
- 19/04/2025242,860 mi+7,222 mi
- 19/04/2025242,860 mi
- 06/04/2026247,156 mi+4,296 mi
- 06/04/2026247,156 mi
Average of roughly 5,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Worn rear bushes lead to poor tracking and high tyre wear.
- Turbocharger FailureSerious
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The timing chains on B205/B235 engines can stretch and rattle, especially on cold start. If the chain tensioner fails, the chain can skip teeth and cause valve-piston contact.
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