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EX05 KZF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,326 mi
Last recorded166,326 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KZF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 166,326 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 156,421 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Headlights only just met beam pattern requirements

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Tyre getting low

Rear pads starting to get low

Pass 15 May 2016 146,165 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 137,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 May 2014 126,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 115,151 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2012 105,192 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 98,119 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 88,540 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 88,539 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,493 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 74,493 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2008 53,966 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 53,965 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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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EX05 KZF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX05 KZF, 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 EX05 KZF registered?

EX05 KZF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is EX05 KZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 KZF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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