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H12 WMW

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,803 mi
Last recorded152,803 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 WMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 152,803 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 150,972 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 150,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 148,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 145,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 140,507 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 140,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,224 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 111,783 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 111,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,051 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 99,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 92,235 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 92,235 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 82,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 74,553 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 65,829 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 65,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 58,474 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2012 58,474 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2011 51,270 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread but not showing cords

Fail 5 May 2011 51,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread but not showing cords

Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,155 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 35,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,179 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,910 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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H12 WMW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H12 WMW, 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 H12 WMW registered?

H12 WMW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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