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HY55 NGZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,429 mi
Last recorded169,429 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 NGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 169,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 169,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 162,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front subframe corroded

o/s/f wishbone corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 155,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 147,240 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded (3.5.1i)

both head lights slightly diffused

engine warning light on

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Dec 2017 147,240 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded (3.5.1i)

both head lights slightly diffused

engine warning light on

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Sep 2016 141,649 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Cotton bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 133,428 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 125,677 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,198 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 106,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,079 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,661 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,918 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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HY55 NGZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HY55 NGZ, 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 NGZ registered?

HY55 NGZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is HY55 NGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 NGZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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