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HJ05 ZXW

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,451 mi
Last recorded128,451 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 ZXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,451 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 128,445 miles

Brake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected from brake pedal (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake efficiency below requirements air leak on braking system (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear axle above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,441 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *BOTH front headlights* (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 109,285 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

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

e/m light on

Fail 11 Jul 2017 109,202 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front front headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

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

Offside Front front headlamp deteriorated

e/m light on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,749 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,749 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,873 miles

1.nail in o/s rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 74,873 miles

1.nail in o/s rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,222 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

protective cover under engine prevents full inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2011 67,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

protective cover under engine prevents full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car has a tow bar fitted

offsidre front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,773 miles

front wipers split on ends

Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,019 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 ZXW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

HJ05 ZXW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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