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HD54 HFW

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,693 mi
Last recorded201,693 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 HFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 201,693 miles

1 x centre exhaust rubber missing

front fog light lens x 2 broken

offside rear shock absorber leaking

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 7 Mar 2022 201,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 x centre exhaust rubber missing

front fog light lens x 2 broken

offside rear shock absorber leaking

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 20 Mar 2021 195,057 miles

Front Both Front discs corroded face

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Both rear discs have corroded face

Pass 6 Aug 2018 187,125 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))

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms corroded as marked.

nearside front fog light glass broken

Fail 6 Aug 2018 187,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (rear one) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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))

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms corroded as marked.

nearside front fog light glass broken

Pass 31 Jul 2017 174,268 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

nearside rear hand brake return spring insecure

offside rear hand brake return spring missing

rear exhaust corroded

rear upper suspension arms corroded nearside and offside as marked

Pass 11 Aug 2016 162,624 miles

rear exhaust outer sleaving corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 162,589 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust outer sleaving corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 147,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 138,425 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

offside spot light broken

Pass 4 Jul 2013 123,159 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 123,158 miles

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

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

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 109,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 109,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,551 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,343 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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HD54 HFW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HD54 HFW, 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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HD54 HFW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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