2005 Saab 9-5 2.2L Diesel · YA54 AAO
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 149,948 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YA54 AAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 149,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YA54 AAO Mileage History
- 19/06/2024141,422 mi
- 19/06/2024141,422 mi
- 18/06/2025146,698 mi+5,276 mi
- 20/06/2025146,701 mi+3 mi
- 23/06/2026149,948 mi+3,247 mi
Average of roughly 4,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA54 AAO 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 (YA54 AAO) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 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: Suspension (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Beam pattern from both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))”.
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