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K900 DCA

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

223,632 mi
Last recorded223,632 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK900 DCA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 223,632 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 215,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chips in screen

Pass 18 Sep 2023 208,432 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2022 202,082 miles

chips in screen

Pass 15 Sep 2021 197,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 190,584 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 183,953 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 173,667 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 164,113 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 150,751 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 136,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 125,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 125,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front both wiper blades smearing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 111,008 miles

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

front o/s tyre has worn on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 111,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front o/s tyre has worn on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 96,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

n/s parking break recording little or no effort

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,505 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,746 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,416 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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K900 DCA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K900 DCA, 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 K900 DCA registered?

K900 DCA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is K900 DCA safe to buy?

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