MOT Status
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85,449 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
various surface corrosion under vehicle
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central exhaust heat shield loose
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
various surface corrosion under vehicle
Central exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various surface corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various surface corrosion on suspension components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess sway mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Slight engine oil leak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front to rear brake pipe rusty -- clean?
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 5.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 225/45/17 94W XL.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 5.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 225/45/17 94W XL.
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)
front wiper blades split and smearing
tyre tread depths n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 2mm 225/45R17 94W XL
tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 225/45/17 94W XL.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 225/45/17 94W XL.
tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 3mm 225/45r17 94w XL
slight body damage to n/s/f, slight kerb damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall, tyre tread depths; both front 4.0mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 3.5mm, 225/45/17 94w
both front tyres have cut to side wall not exposing inner cords.
both front wiper blades split at ends.
damage to body work.
tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r new, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 225/45/17W.
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres have cut to side wall not exposing inner cords.
both front wiper blades split at ends.
damage to body work.
tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, n/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 225/45/17W.
offside repeater lamp damaged
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KA05 XXW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 XXW, 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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KA05 XXW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 August 2005.
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