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HT05 DTF

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,399 mi
Last recorded59,399 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 DTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 59,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 51,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,899 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 40,977 miles

wiper smearing

Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,727 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 38,205 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,363 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,654 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,885 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,570 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,662 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,241 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,717 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,575 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,470 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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HT05 DTF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HT05 DTF, 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 HT05 DTF registered?

HT05 DTF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is HT05 DTF safe to buy?

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