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HY55 NGE

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,365 mi
Last recorded112,365 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 NGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 111,206 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamps cloudy

Pass 26 Nov 2019 109,632 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak engine area

Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,322 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 103,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,807 miles

FRONT AND REAR INDICATOR BULBS SLIGHTLY FADED

NOISE FROM NSR SUSPENSION AREA

Fail 29 Nov 2016 99,803 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR INDICATOR BULBS SLIGHTLY FADED

NOISE FROM NSR SUSPENSION AREA

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,888 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 91,675 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both sides no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,690 miles

both headlight lenses faded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 83,689 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both headlight lenses faded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,647 miles

head light lenses deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2014 76,640 miles

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

head light lenses deteriorated

nsf tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,822 miles

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

has cut in nsr tyre in excess or 25mm but not exposing chords

slight oil leak

slight runout on front brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,590 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 61,589 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and nearside wiperblade split

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,005 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,033 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,435 miles

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

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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HY55 NGE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY55 NGE, 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 HY55 NGE registered?

HY55 NGE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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