2005 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · WK55 ERZ
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 168,366 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK55 ERZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 168,366 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.
WK55 ERZ 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 (WK55 ERZ) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WK55 ERZ Mileage History
- 20/05/2022131,855 mi
- 22/05/2023149,008 mi+17,153 mi
- 24/05/2023149,038 mi+30 mi
- 28/05/2024161,987 mi+12,949 mi
- 27/05/2025168,366 mi+6,379 mi
Average of roughly 12,091 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: Below Average
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