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KA05 FKJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,050 mi
Last recorded96,050 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 FKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,050 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 96,050 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,987 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 93,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,293 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,203 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 73,203 miles

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,982 miles

rear tyres scrubbing on inside edges

Fail 27 Apr 2010 62,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

rear tyres scrubbing on inside edges

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,093 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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KA05 FKJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KA05 FKJ, 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 KA05 FKJ registered?

KA05 FKJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KA05 FKJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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