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KB05 VFX

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,413 mi
Last recorded153,413 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 VFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 153,413 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 153,411 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2016 146,889 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Headlamp level warning light on

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 135,476 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play offside rear upper radius arm,outer joint,becoming excessive!

play/movement rear trailing arm front bushes

slight lift/play offside front lower balljoint

slight play nearside rear upper radius arm outer joint

Fail 5 Feb 2015 135,476 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leaking ,rear of engine steering rack & subframe soaked in oil

offside rear tyre wall split

play offside rear upper radius arm,outer joint,becoming excessive!

play/movement rear trailing arm front bushes

slight lift/play offside front lower balljoint

slight play nearside rear upper radius arm outer joint

Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,545 miles

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

front tyres worn close to wearbars

movement rear trailing arm bushes & upper radius arm outer joints/bushes

nearsaide front wishbone rusty

offside front suspension lower wishbone very rusty!

oil leak rear of engine,possibly pressure switch & offside driveshaft seal

play offside front rollbar link becoming excessive!

warning light on dash indicating possible fault with headlight levelling system

Fail 11 Feb 2014 124,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front tyres worn close to wearbars

movement rear trailing arm bushes & upper radius arm outer joints/bushes

nearsaide front wishbone rusty

offside front suspension lower wishbone very rusty!

oil leak rear of engine,possibly pressure switch & offside driveshaft seal

play offside front rollbar link becoming excessive!

warning light on dash indicating possible fault with headlight levelling system

Pass 13 Feb 2013 111,374 miles

drivers seatbelt fraying

nearside front strut top bearing becoming rough

offside front lower suspension wishbone very rusty,corroding, almost to excess!

oil leaking offside driveshaft seal

wiperblades noisy & smear

Fail 12 Feb 2013 111,374 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers seatbelt fraying

nearside front strut top bearing becoming rough

nearside rear tyre badly out of shape

offside front lower suspension wishbone very rusty,corroding, almost to excess!

oil leaking offside driveshaft seal

wiperblades noisy & smear

Fail 7 Feb 2012 97,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre feathered around inner edge

offside rear tyre worn almost to wearbars

play nearside rear trailing arm bush

play offside rear upper radius arm,outer joint/bush

unofficial sticker encroaching into swept area,not affecting vision as behind mirror

Pass 7 Feb 2012 97,470 miles

nearside rear tyre feathered around inner edge

offside rear tyre worn almost to wearbars

play nearside rear trailing arm bush

play offside rear upper radius arm,outer joint/bush

unofficial sticker encroaching into swept area,not affecting vision as behind mirror

Pass 16 Feb 2011 83,862 miles

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

nearside front strut top mount becoming rough/noisy

Fail 16 Feb 2011 83,862 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nearside front strut top mount becoming rough/noisy

Fail 16 Feb 2010 68,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside rear tyre inner tread blocks wearing oddly,becoming out of shape! 225/45/17

slight play nearside rear lower radius arm,outer joint

Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,297 miles

offside rear tyre inner tread blocks wearing oddly,becoming out of shape! 225/45/17

slight play nearside rear lower radius arm,outer joint

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,042 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 50,770 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 VFX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

KB05 VFX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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