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HJ05 JGO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,239 mi
Last recorded170,239 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 JGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 170,239 miles

Front Light perishing cracks in tread area of both front tyres

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Handbrake performance low/weak on N/S/R

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm advise replace NOW (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has light perishing cracks in tread area

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly rusted pitted & scored advise replace NOW (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip/crack (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 170,239 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlight lens hazed over (1.8.A.1b)

Front Light perishing cracks in tread area of both front tyres

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Handbrake performance low/weak on N/S/R

Nearside Headlight lens starting to haze over but not adversely affecting beam image

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm advise replace NOW (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has light perishing cracks in tread area

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly rusted pitted & scored advise replace NOW (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip/crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 151,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 132,858 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 132,858 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,609 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 91,198 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,887 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 41,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,087 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,128 miles

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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HJ05 JGO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ05 JGO, 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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HJ05 JGO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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