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KC05 LYY

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,812 mi
Last recorded163,812 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 LYY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 163,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 152,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads worn

front lower engine mounting bush worn?

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 142,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

strong advise! nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 131,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front top mounting bearing rough to turn

Rear silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 121,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,288 miles

Gearbox mount has excessive play

Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,750 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 65,428 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,428 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,770 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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KC05 LYY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KC05 LYY, 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 KC05 LYY registered?

KC05 LYY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is KC05 LYY safe to buy?

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