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HT54 MPO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

220,759 mi
Last recorded220,759 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 MPO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 220,759 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 218,456 miles

Both front shockers corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

Under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2024 213,194 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear pads worn

Fail 19 Feb 2024 213,194 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear pads worn

Pass 22 Feb 2023 207,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, close to legal limit. cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks around engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 207,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, close to legal limit. cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks around engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 201,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion around rear subrame mountings

Fail 23 Feb 2022 201,529 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion around rear subrame mountings

Pass 16 Feb 2021 195,882 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 193,833 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 187,913 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 187,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 175,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 163,198 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 149,532 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 139,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 11 Feb 2015 139,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 13 Feb 2014 131,127 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads low

covers on sills

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Jan 2013 115,026 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 105,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted slightly

tow bar fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2012 105,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted slightly

tow bar fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,810 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 79,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,439 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,404 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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HT54 MPO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HT54 MPO, 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 HT54 MPO registered?

HT54 MPO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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