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HD05 JNJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,118 mi
Last recorded92,118 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 JNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 92,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing intread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 92,118 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing intread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 88,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on offside front floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH - NEARSIDE MORE - SO THAN OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN THIN AND SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 81,474 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN THIN AND SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,474 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CUTS AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN THIN ON EDGES AND SPLITTING / PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,996 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN THIN AND HAS A NAIL IN OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge swapped wheel with new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 77,995 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN THIN AND HAS A NAIL IN OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,632 miles

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY - WEARING THIN

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATING

smoke test carried out - clean no smoke

Fail 23 Jun 2017 56,631 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED (1.8.A.1b)

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY - WEARING THIN

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATING

smoke test carried out - clean no smoke

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,393 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,943 miles

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

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,943 miles

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 55,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,341 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,049 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres perished in tread and worn unevenly

rear tyres wearing thin on inside and outer edges and have minor cuts in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,177 miles

front tyres starting to wear and have minor cuts in tread

Fail 17 Jun 2009 31,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres starting to wear and have minor cuts in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,116 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 24,111 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HD05 JNJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HD05 JNJ, 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 HD05 JNJ registered?

HD05 JNJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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