2005 Saab 9-5 1.9L Diesel · WL55 CUU
2005 Saab 9-5 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 221,195 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL55 CUU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2022
- 221,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL55 CUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-5 (WL55 CUU) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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