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HN54 KXP

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,598 mi
Last recorded80,598 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 KXP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 80,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 80,587 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 76,968 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,430 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,300 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 61,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,054 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre large cuts inner sidewall

both headlamps misty

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,516 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 51,516 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

wipers poor

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,673 miles

both rear tyres perished

different size tyres fitted front to back

front gearbox mount slightly worn

n/s mirror glass slightly insecure

o/s front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,744 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,215 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

slight movement in both front subframe bushes

slight movement in both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,140 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,876 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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HN54 KXP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN54 KXP, 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 KXP registered?

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

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