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KB05 VFS

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,162 mi
Last recorded129,162 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 VFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 129,162 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,435 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 112,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 108,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,361 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 99,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,650 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,207 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,394 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,055 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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KB05 VFS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KB05 VFS, 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 KB05 VFS registered?

KB05 VFS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is KB05 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB05 VFS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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