MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres slightly bald edges, and should be changed. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres slightly bald edges, and should be changed. (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in both rear suspension arm bushes.
Rear discs corroding.
Play in both rear suspension arm bushes.
Rear discs corroding.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in both rear suspension arm bushes.
Rear discs corroding.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front sub frame rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Both front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front sub frame rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front anti roll bar link rod has slight play.
Nearside Front anti roll bar link rod has slight play.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both rear discs corroding.
Both rear hubs have play in bushes.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres bald on edes. (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres bald on edges. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (no pump noise) (8.2.3)
Both rear discs corroding.
Both rear hubs have play in bushes.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres bald on edes. (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres bald on edges. (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres worn on edges.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear discs lightly corroded.
Rear wiper split.
Slight play in both rear hub bushes.
Both rear tyres worn on edges.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear discs lightly corroded.
Rear wiper split.
Slight play in both rear hub bushes.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HG05 XGP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 HG05 XGP, 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 XGP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2005.
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