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HJ55 XBD

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,589 mi
Last recorded97,589 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,589 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 97,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 93,402 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 93,399 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,986 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 90,986 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,980 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,257 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,260 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,051 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 66,140 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,256 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 58,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,402 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,300 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,137 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,209 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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HJ55 XBD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HJ55 XBD, 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 HJ55 XBD registered?

HJ55 XBD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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