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KA05 XXW

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,449 mi
Last recorded85,449 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 XXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 85,449 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 75,177 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 75,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 73,281 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,125 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess sway mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,404 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 61,404 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,197 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2019 55,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,327 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,971 miles

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.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 26,971 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,941 miles

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.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 25,941 miles

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.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,181 miles

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 3mm 225/45r17 94w XL

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,380 miles

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.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 21,380 miles

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.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,521 miles

offside repeater lamp damaged

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 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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