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HN55 ATZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,424 mi
Last recorded14,424 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 ATZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 14,424 miles

Front front subframe bushes worn ,rear bushes

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable worn through (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

engine oil leak

engine tapping

headlamp aim warning light on dash

rear exhaust fowling body

Fail 31 Oct 2017 144,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front subframe bushes worn ,rear bushes

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable worn through (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

engine oil leak

engine tapping

headlamp aim warning light on dash

rear exhaust fowling body

Pass 22 Nov 2016 135,136 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable worn through (3.5.1b)

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

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

front headlamps flickering

Fail 22 Nov 2016 135,136 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable worn through (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front headlamps flickering

Pass 16 Nov 2015 124,742 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 124,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 113,947 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 113,947 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,434 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slight bulge in outer sidewall.

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,595 miles

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)

handbrake travel close to limit

rear discs and pads poor condititon

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,737 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,089 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,598 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HN55 ATZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ATZ, 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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HN55 ATZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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