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K30 JBS

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,160 mi
Last recorded58,160 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 JBS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 58,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 58,050 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure centre rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame insecurely attached Rear bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4 x rear two on nearside two on o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak signs of leak over engine front ()

Exhaust noisy rear exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear leveling switch arm defective

Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,737 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 55,704 miles

e.m.l light fault codes p1110 turbo by pass valve p1312 crankshaft sensor cleared

vehicle passed emissions after driving

Fail 14 Mar 2022 55,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,557 miles

front subframe rear mountings slight movement

rear suspension leveling sensor ball connector broken

Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,925 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver and passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

N/S side mirror visibility reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

signs of anti freeze leak

Fail 21 Mar 2019 51,925 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver and passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

N/S side mirror visibility reduced

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

signs of anti freeze leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,142 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded in various locations (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s rear silencer rubber mounting missing.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,874 miles

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

N/s rear exhaust clamp corroded/fractured.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,958 miles

Malfunction indicator light illuminated,

Fail 14 Mar 2013 39,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Malfunction indicator light illuminated,

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 35,591 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front discsworn verry thin.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cut on o/s/f tyre inner wall

cut on o/s/r tyre inner wall

Fail 24 Mar 2010 32,015 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cut on o/s/f tyre inner wall

cut on o/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,706 miles

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

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

off side and near side front brake discs have air line surface cracks

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,793 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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K30 JBS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 K30 JBS, 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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K30 JBS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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