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HG05 XGJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 XGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 129,396 miles

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))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 129,392 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 122,690 miles

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 116,075 miles

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))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 116,071 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,967 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 99,103 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,111 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,842 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,230 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 63,230 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,500 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,695 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 46,683 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2009 39,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,651 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 29,634 miles

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?

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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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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What year was HG05 XGJ registered?

HG05 XGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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