MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,451 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *BOTH front headlights* (4.1.4 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
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
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
1.nail in o/s rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
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
front wipers split on ends
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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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