MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS headlamps fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced What is exposed of the front subframe has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe inclusive of upper and lower suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion at the end termination to the ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement NS and OS rear H/Brake mechanism stuck in the forward position (coming through backing plate) not returning when handbrake released (1.1.15 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS headlamps fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced What is exposed of the front subframe has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe inclusive of upper and lower suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion at the end termination to the ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line flexi to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line flexi to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake has met requirements but may need adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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HG05 XGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 HG05 XGJ, 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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HG05 XGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 2005.
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