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HN55 ATU

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,280 mi
Last recorded91,280 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 ATU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,280 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 91,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly worn edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

wet test

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,906 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear wheel rims dented

Fail 5 Nov 2018 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear wheel rims dented

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,271 miles

Nearside mirror glass discolour

Fail 27 Oct 2017 76,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside mirror glass discolour

suspect frt pads low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,981 miles

(Wet Test.)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 70,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

(Wet Test.)

tyre size 225/45zr 17

Pass 24 Oct 2015 64,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,750 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,444 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 50,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,650 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,650 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,912 miles

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

offside front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2010 36,799 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,309 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,201 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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HN55 ATU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HN55 ATU, 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 HN55 ATU registered?

HN55 ATU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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