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BJ55 XHK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174,655 mi
Last recorded174,655 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 174,655 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 174,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 165,513 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns mirror not usable vehicle fitted with os and interior mirror

subframe bushes have play

Fail 22 Sep 2015 165,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have edge wear

nail osr tyre

ns mirror not usable vehicle fitted with os and interior mirror

subframe bushes have play

Pass 26 Sep 2014 154,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S door mirror glass missing. Two other mirrors exist.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 154,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S door mirror glass missing. Two other mirrors exist.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 141,492 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 141,492 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front plate damaged

nsf and nsr tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Sep 2012 124,398 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under test the parking brake has severe grab which indicates adjustment or repair is required.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 124,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under test the parking brake has severe grab which indicates adjustment or repair is required.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 104,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

f/brake pads appear thin

f/no.plate damadged

Fail 22 Sep 2011 104,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

f/brake pads appear thin

f/no.plate damadged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,519 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 86,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,067 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,315 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BJ55 XHK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 XHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ55 XHK registered?

BJ55 XHK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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