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HD54 HFX

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,729 mi
Last recorded103,729 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 HFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

intermittent fault on mil light, faults read and cleared,now ok

Fail 26 Apr 2019 103,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,410 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 102,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,413 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,714 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside indicator side repeater water ingress

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,159 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,242 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,242 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,237 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 65,400 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,398 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,685 miles

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

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 HFX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HFX, 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 HD54 HFX registered?

HD54 HFX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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