2005 Saab 9-5 1.9L Diesel · RV55 VBM
2005 Saab 9-5 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 161,694 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV55 VBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 161,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV55 VBM 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 (RV55 VBM) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RV55 VBM Mileage History
- 10/01/2023151,445 mi
- 11/01/2024154,701 mi+3,256 mi
- 03/01/2025159,032 mi+4,331 mi
- 14/01/2025159,101 mi+69 mi
- 22/12/2025161,694 mi+2,593 mi
Average of roughly 3,476 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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