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BL55 KRK

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,467 mi
Last recorded133,467 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KRK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 133,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,760 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 118,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,666 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,904 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,563 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,353 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,194 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 35,895 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 35,895 miles

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

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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BL55 KRK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KRK, 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 KRK registered?

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

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