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BL55 KRE

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,882 mi
Last recorded189,882 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KRE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 189,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 189,882 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT(INNER EDGES) (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 165,883 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2015 165,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both t/b (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake back plate(s) securing device missing lever spring missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers / under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 140,804 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 105,637 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 105,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,908 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 65,990 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,990 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BL55 KRE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL55 KRE, 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 BL55 KRE registered?

BL55 KRE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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