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DA05 HFN

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,587 mi
Last recorded144,587 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 HFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 144,587 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 143,434 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 141,508 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 139,875 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 136,644 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 131,063 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 131,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 112,350 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 112,350 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,735 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 94,928 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 85,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2012
Pass 12 May 2011 66,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 57,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2009 48,459 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 33,968 miles

unable to inspect all rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted.

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
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DA05 HFN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA05 HFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA05 HFN registered?

DA05 HFN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is DA05 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 HFN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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