SAAB 9-5 SV55UMS has 28 MOTs

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This 2005 SAAB 9-5 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 154,987 miles 10 months ago on Monday 4th August 2025 at 12:28.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 3rd August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

SV55UMS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD AUGUST 2026154,987 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED2ND APRIL 2025154,960 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald Inner Edge, Tyre Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Rear Axle Fixing Points Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED18TH APRIL 202417TH APRIL 2025153,002 MI
FAILED2ND APRIL 2024152,995 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 202228TH NOVEMBER 2023148,940 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 2022148,937 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 202118TH NOVEMBER 2022136,502 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 202018TH NOVEMBER 2021123,577 MI
PASSED10TH JULY 201912TH JANUARY 2021120,027 MI
FAILED9TH JULY 2019120,022 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED2ND JULY 201812TH JULY 2019115,405 MI
FAILED29TH JUNE 2018115,400 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH JULY 201712TH JULY 2018108,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
FAILED11TH JULY 2017108,663 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Light On
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED13TH JULY 201612TH JULY 2017102,224 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED13TH JULY 2016102,224 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED10TH JULY 20159TH JULY 201697,232 MI
FAILED10TH JULY 201597,232 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20151ST JANUARY 201696,568 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201313TH DECEMBER 201494,421 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 201212TH DECEMBER 201392,493 MI
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 201292,493 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201112TH DECEMBER 201289,537 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Os Mirror Cracked
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 201189,537 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  10. USER ENTERED - Front Discs Lipped And Pitted
  11. USER ENTERED - Rear Discs Pitted
  12. USER ENTERED - Os Mirror Cracked
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201010TH DECEMBER 201184,613 MI
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 200930TH NOVEMBER 201061,892 MI
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 200830TH NOVEMBER 200938,804 MI
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 200838,801 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SV55UMS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

SV55UMS MOT Comments

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SV55UMS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 154,987 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,749 miles

SV55UMS FAQs

This Saab 9-5 with registration SV55UMS was manufactured on Wednesday 30th November 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 154,987 miles, so this Saab has travelled an average of 7,749 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Saab 9-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SV55UMS has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Saab 9-5 has had 48 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 10 Major, 1 Dangerous and 10 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 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does SV55UMS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 SV55UMS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SV55UMS Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 SV55UMS does have Tax. Read more

When does SV55UMS Tax expire?

The current Tax for SV55UMS will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 SV55UMS MOT expire?

The current MOT for SV55UMS will expire in 2 months on Monday 3rd August 2026. Read more

When did SV55UMS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SV55UMS was on Monday 4th August 2025 at 12:28. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SV55UMS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for SV55UMS we can see 17 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 SV55UMS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for SV55UMS we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SV55UMS?

SV55UMS is registered as a 2005 Saab 9-5. Read more

How many miles has SV55UMS done?

The odometer reading for SV55UMS at the last MOT in August 2025 was 154,987 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 7,749 miles per year. Read more

How old is SV55UMS?

The vehicle SV55UMS was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 30th November 2005. Read more

What colour is SV55UMS?

The official colour of SV55UMS is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SV55UMS have?

SV55UMS has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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