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HG05 XGP

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,346 mi
Last recorded145,346 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 XGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 145,346 miles

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 145,346 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 138,424 miles

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.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 129,302 miles

Play in both rear suspension arm bushes.

Rear discs corroding.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 129,302 miles

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.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 123,069 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 122,986 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,145 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rod has slight play.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 114,145 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rod has slight play.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,035 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 105,014 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 92,839 miles

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.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 92,839 miles

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.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 90,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 87,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 80,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 71,433 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 58,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 46,561 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2009 35,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,806 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 30,805 miles

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)

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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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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What year was HG05 XGP registered?

HG05 XGP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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