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FY05 HFL

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,237 mi
Last recorded195,237 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 HFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 195,237 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer badly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 195,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer badly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 182,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light staying on

Fail 8 Mar 2016 182,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light staying on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 178,427 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 172,799 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 166,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 160,239 miles

slight play in nearside rear sanction bush

slight play in offside rear sanction bush

Pass 5 Mar 2010 152,871 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 120,156 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,798 miles

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

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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FY05 HFL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY05 HFL, 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 FY05 HFL registered?

FY05 HFL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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