2005 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · R7 NHK
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 20/10/2005. Recorded mileage 152,017 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2290cc
R7 NHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 152,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R7 NHK Mileage History
- 21/07/2023140,709 mi
- 30/07/2024145,350 mi+4,641 mi
- 26/07/2025145,482 mi+132 mi
- 30/07/2025145,496 mi+14 mi
- 07/07/2026152,017 mi+6,521 mi
Average of roughly 3,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R7 NHK 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 (R7 NHK) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 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 (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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