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HV05 EAG

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

225,624 mi
Last recorded225,624 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 EAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 225,624 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 216,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Some slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 216,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Some slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 209,587 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 196,087 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 177,806 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 177,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 149,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 121,624 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,594 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,931 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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HV05 EAG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV05 EAG, 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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HV05 EAG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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