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BG05 KNN

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,001 mi
Last recorded95,001 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KNN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 95,001 miles

Centre Rear seat belt removed

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 95,001 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear seat belt removed

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,023 miles

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

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

centre rear seat belt removed

Fail 20 Aug 2015 89,799 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,723 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,517 miles

STRONG ADVISE O/S/R HUB ASSEMBLY LOWER BUSH HAS PLAY

a front to rear steel brake pipe corroded/swelled in retaining clip

can't see rear inner brake pads

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 22 Oct 2013 80,515 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE O/S/R HUB ASSEMBLY LOWER BUSH HAS PLAY

a front to rear steel brake pipe corroded/swelled in retaining clip

can't see rear inner brake pads

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,977 miles

mil on

play in o/s/r hub assembly lower bush

Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,977 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

mil on

play in o/s/r hub assembly lower bush

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,506 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 58,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,406 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,694 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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BG05 KNN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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