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HK05 OCS

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,130 mi
Last recorded184,130 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 OCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 184,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 184,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 178,272 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blow and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer casing heavily corroded

Offside Rear Lower handbrake return spring missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight knock felt at steering wheel

Fail 16 Jul 2021 178,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blow and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer casing heavily corroded

Offside Rear Lower handbrake return spring missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight knock felt at steering wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2020 174,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated and complete system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 174,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function casing corroded weeping fliud (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated and complete system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 169,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded in places and over rear sub-frame not allowing full inspection but believed to have heavy corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases forward flexi area by catalyst just meeting requirements (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded and deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area heavily corroded and just meeting the requirements (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat backrest not adjusting and seat movement at adjusting point mountings

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension upper rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear shock absorber casings

slight corrosion to inner sills

steering UJ has play and knock

Fail 8 Jul 2019 169,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded in places and over rear sub-frame not allowing full inspection but believed to have heavy corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases forward flexi area by catalyst just meeting requirements (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded and deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area heavily corroded and just meeting the requirements (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat backrest not adjusting and seat movement at adjusting point mountings

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension upper rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear shock absorber casings

slight corrosion to inner sills

steering UJ has play and knock

Pass 19 Jul 2018 160,836 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective gearbox rubber deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r corroded in clips obstructed access/ view for proper assessement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers casing corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 149,981 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low and tread cracked and perished

both rear suspension upper rose bushes are worn and have slight play

knock and play in steering system felt at steering wheel

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

rear springs are corroded

surface corrosion to undervehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2017 149,981 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low and tread cracked and perished

both rear suspension upper rose bushes are worn and have slight play

knock and play in steering system felt at steering wheel

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

rear springs are corroded

surface corrosion to undervehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2016 139,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front subframe bushes worn

nearside headlamp in poor condition

offside headlamp in poor condition

power steering pipes coroded

rear handbrake cable mounts in poor condition

rear shock absorbers coroded

rear springs and mounts coroded

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and steering/suspension components

under trays, covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 139,483 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front subframe bushes worn

nearside headlamp in poor condition

power steering pipes coroded

rear handbrake cable mounts in poor condition

rear springs and mounts coroded

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and steering/suspension components

under trays, covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 126,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front subframe bushes worn

plastic sill covers fitted

slight noise when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,575 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2014 113,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2013 103,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,917 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 91,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,029 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,613 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 72,612 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,187 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,085 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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HK05 OCS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HK05 OCS, 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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HK05 OCS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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