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HN55 JWL

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,393 mi
Last recorded143,393 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 143,393 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 143,383 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 137,934 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 137,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe corroded (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 133,539 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (nearside rear just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 133,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (nearside rear just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 126,626 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 120,662 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 120,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 114,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2021 114,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,634 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,608 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,345 miles

engine management on

Fail 22 Jul 2015 94,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management on

Pass 20 May 2014 89,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 85,488 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 82,299 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,181 miles

rear tyres uneven treatt pattern

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,099 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 64,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 64,097 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 JWL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

HN55 JWL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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