MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box corroded
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box corroded
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s dip beam flickering
rear tyres wearing low
slight lip to front discs
slight noise to n/s/r wheel
o/s/r hub bushes have slight play
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid?
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RN05 HGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 117,297 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN05 HGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RN05 HGJ registered?
RN05 HGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 26 July 2005.
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