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HD05 UHH

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,325 mi
Last recorded125,325 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 UHH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 125,325 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 114,263 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 114,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 113,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

engine management light on

engine slightly smokey

surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 5 Dec 2016 109,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear silencer mounting perished and split

engine management light on

stone chips to windscreen

weak beam pattern to both headlights

Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear silencer mounting perished and split

engine management light on

stone chips to windscreen

weak beam pattern to both headlights

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,594 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 94,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,611 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 77,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,308 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,095 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on both edges

Fail 23 Feb 2010 50,095 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on both edges

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,409 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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HD05 UHH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UHH, 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 UHH registered?

HD05 UHH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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