SAAB 9-5 SM05KPY has 26 MOTs

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This 2005 SAAB 9-5 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 85,308 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 17:43.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 13th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

SM05KPY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202785,308 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 202424TH SEPTEMBER 202583,656 MI
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 202483,656 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20231ST SEPTEMBER 202472,108 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Unable To Properly Inspect Sills Due To Plastic Skirts
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20221ST SEPTEMBER 202369,124 MI
PASSED25TH AUGUST 202124TH AUGUST 202261,110 MI
PASSED29TH MAY 202028TH MAY 202154,004 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED28TH MAY 202054,004 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Registration Plate Inscription Illegible Both. (0.1 (b))
PASSED29TH MAY 201929TH NOVEMBER 202051,448 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED28TH MAY 201951,447 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH MAY 201829TH MAY 201948,689 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Remaining Steel. (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Various Covers Fitted.
FAILED28TH MAY 201848,689 MI
 
  1. PRS - Headlamp Aim So That Beam "kick Up" Is Not Visible On The Screen Both. (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Remaining Steel. (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  5. ADVISORY - Various Covers Fitted.
PASSED30TH MAY 201729TH MAY 201846,062 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules Both (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules Both (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Tyres Cracking (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED29TH MAY 201746,061 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules Both (3.6.b.4e)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules Both (3.6.b.4e)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  6. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Tyres Cracking (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED23RD MAY 201625TH MAY 201743,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Corroded Underside But Still Solid
FAILED23RD MAY 201643,279 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Corroded Underside But Still Solid
  5. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rearmost Bottom Arm Bushes (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel Cable Sticking (3.1.6b)
PASSED26TH MAY 201525TH MAY 201640,153 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED25TH MAY 201540,151 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Wiper Blade Torn
PASSED30TH JUNE 20143RD JULY 201536,928 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 20133RD JULY 201432,941 MI
PASSED26TH JUNE 20123RD JULY 201327,958 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED4TH JULY 20113RD JULY 201223,598 MI
FAILED4TH JULY 201123,585 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED23RD JUNE 201022ND JUNE 201119,767 MI
PASSED18TH JUNE 200917TH JUNE 201015,515 MI
PASSED10TH JUNE 200813TH JUNE 200910,915 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SM05KPY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

SM05KPY MOT Comments

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SM05KPY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 85,308 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,062 miles

SM05KPY FAQs

This Saab 9-5 with registration SM05KPY was manufactured on Monday 13th June 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 85,308 miles, so this Saab has travelled an average of 4,062 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Saab 9-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SM05KPY has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Saab 9-5 has had 46 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 11 Major, 1 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Saab 9-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does SM05KPY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 10th July 2026 SM05KPY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SM05KPY Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 10th July 2026 SM05KPY does have Tax. Read more

When does SM05KPY Tax expire?

The current Tax for SM05KPY will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does SM05KPY MOT expire?

The current MOT for SM05KPY will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 13th January 2027. Read more

When did SM05KPY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SM05KPY was on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 17:43. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SM05KPY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for SM05KPY we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has SM05KPY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for SM05KPY we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SM05KPY?

SM05KPY is registered as a 2005 Saab 9-5. Read more

How many miles has SM05KPY done?

The odometer reading for SM05KPY at the last MOT in January 2026 was 85,308 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,062 miles per year. Read more

How old is SM05KPY?

The vehicle SM05KPY was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Monday 13th June 2005. Read more

What colour is SM05KPY?

The official colour of SM05KPY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SM05KPY have?

SM05KPY has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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