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H4 HAU

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Lpg 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

143,488 mi
Last recorded143,488 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 HAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 143,488 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 139,257 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 139,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,666 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,859 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,203 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,083 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 114,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 108,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 105,208 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,423 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,668 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,681 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,100 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
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H4 HAU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H4 HAU, 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 H4 HAU registered?

H4 HAU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is H4 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 HAU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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