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FX55 NHC

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

224,554 mi
Last recorded224,554 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 NHC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 224,554 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 217,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2020 217,863 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 212,627 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 212,462 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 203,302 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 193,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 27 Oct 2016 183,502 miles

off side rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 172,074 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 163,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 153,932 miles

engine light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 143,822 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 134,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 114,798 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,768 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 75,852 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FX55 NHC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FX55 NHC, 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 FX55 NHC registered?

FX55 NHC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is FX55 NHC safe to buy?

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