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HN55 YGO

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

158,934 mi
Last recorded158,934 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 158,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 158,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 146,818 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 130,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 117,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 98,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,688 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,212 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,592 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake discs wearing

em light iluminated

exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded by fuel tank

steering wheel slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2015 58,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake discs wearing

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake discs wearing

em light iluminated

exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded by fuel tank

steering wheel slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,162 miles

nsr tyre inner tread low and flat spotted and slightly perished\nsf tyre slightly pershed and cracked\rear brake discs lipped and scored\front brake discs wearing\exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2014 52,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre inner tread low and flat spotted and slightly perished\nsf tyre slightly pershed and cracked\rear brake discs lipped and scored\front brake discs wearing\exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,237 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 32,229 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,503 miles

all four tyres on 4mm

Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,411 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,941 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 YGO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HN55 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

HN55 YGO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is HN55 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 YGO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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