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RN05 HGJ

2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

187,262 mi
Last recorded187,262 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid117,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 HGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 187,262 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 182,051 miles

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 182,045 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 175,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 168,949 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 168,938 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 163,740 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 155,051 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 155,048 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 150,590 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 150,590 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 142,248 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 141,887 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 131,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,945 miles

n/s dip beam flickering

rear tyres wearing low

slight lip to front discs

slight noise to n/s/r wheel

Pass 1 May 2014 101,266 miles

o/s/r hub bushes have slight play

Pass 20 May 2013 94,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 81,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 66,988 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 66,667 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 57,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 52,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,747 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 760 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
8,704
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
position lamp(s) not working 10
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Registration plate lamp not working 8
Full Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid reliability report

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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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RN05 HGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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