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HN05 ZGJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,665 mi
Last recorded198,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 ZGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 198,665 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 198,559 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end to wheel arch holed and rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 190,419 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 182,521 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 173,977 miles

power steering noisey

Pass 21 May 2021 167,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 165,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 159,456 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front registration plate damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2019 159,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 151,395 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 151,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 143,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 134,742 miles

o/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge 225/45/17

Pass 12 Jun 2015 123,099 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns weak.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 123,099 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns weak.

Pass 29 May 2014 110,164 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some damage to n/s front tyre wall but no cords showing 225/45/17

Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn 2-3 mm 225/45/17

Pass 23 May 2012 85,970 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 73,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 60,903 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2009 47,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,281 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 ZGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

HN05 ZGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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