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HJ05 JGX

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 JGX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 77,239 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 77,236 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper lateral (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 77,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper lateral (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower outer rose joints, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 75,795 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing.

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 67,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2017 55,050 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,434 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 43,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,343 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,272 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 28,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,778 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 16 Mar 2011 24,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,942 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,492 miles

Offside handbrake return spring missing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,919 miles

Return spring missing on offside handbrake

Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,768 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 JGX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HJ05 JGX, 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 HJ05 JGX registered?

HJ05 JGX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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