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BG05 KNK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

202,869 mi
Last recorded202,869 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 202,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant low.

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 199,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlight lenses poor condition

both rear inner wheel arch areas corroded

exhaust poor condition

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edges

o/s/r light lens poor condition

rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 May 2017 188,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front 2 Rear Corroeded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust Box excessively corroded

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear D Bushes play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 188,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front 2 Rear Corroeded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust Box excessively corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear D Bushes play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 172,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s door mirror broken

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 172,952 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort low reading '100' (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush connected to chassis bracket (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort no reading on handbrake (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush connected to chassis bracket (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s door mirror broken

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 159,956 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 159,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil on minimum

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

outer skin of rear exhaust box badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 23 May 2014 144,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 127,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 111,618 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 111,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 94,405 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded & worn

Fail 5 May 2011 94,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all discs corroded & worn (recomend replacment)

front & rear tyres worn on edges

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long travel on hand brake

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 77,727 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 May 2009 62,971 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 46,855 miles

slight fraying on o/s/r seat belt

slight judder on o/s front brake

Fail 15 May 2008 46,855 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight fraying on o/s/r seat belt

slight judder on o/s front brake

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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BG05 KNK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BG05 KNK, 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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BG05 KNK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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