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HN05 ZFR

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,427 mi
Last recorded185,427 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 ZFR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 185,427 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 181,375 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicator faded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 181,375 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicator faded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 176,553 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract.

various suspension components corroding.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 166,957 miles

Exhaust mounts wearing thin due to corrosion.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

REar exhaust box, outer skin corroded and peeling.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 156,397 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leak

Frnt of centre section of exhaust coupling and hanger corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre is perishing with age 2-3mm tread.

Rear exhaust box is corrode and the outer casing is starting to peel

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

nearside front fog light is broken

Fail 18 Jul 2013 156,397 miles

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Engine and gearbox oil leak

Frnt of centre section of exhaust coupling and hanger corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre is perishing with age 2-3mm tread.

Rear exhaust box is corrode and the outer casing is starting to peel

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

nearside front fog light is broken

Pass 12 May 2012 149,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 129,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,668 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,067 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 ZFR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN05 ZFR, 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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HN05 ZFR is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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