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HN05 ZFC

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,951 mi
Last recorded105,951 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 ZFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,951 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 105,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT AND WORN BALD ON SECTION OF OUTER TREAD

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,951 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 76,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,387 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,647 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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HN05 ZFC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN05 ZFC, 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 HN05 ZFC registered?

HN05 ZFC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is HN05 ZFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 ZFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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