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HN54 KXC

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,875 mi
Last recorded136,875 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 KXC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,875 miles

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

Fuel Pipe Corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 136,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel Pipe Corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 128,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 127,260 miles

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Jan 2014 120,552 miles

offside front foglight not working

rear exhaust box rusty and corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2014 120,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front foglight not working

rear exhaust box rusty and corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2013 11,383 miles

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2013 11,383 miles

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

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)

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2012 106,369 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 106,369 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,317 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,405 miles

long hand brake travel.

o/s front fog lamp broken.

Fail 15 Jan 2010 90,405 miles

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

long hand brake travel.

o/s front fog lamp broken.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,033 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 81,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,556 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2008 63,556 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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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HN54 KXC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HN54 KXC, 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 HN54 KXC registered?

HN54 KXC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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