MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected
front sub-frame rear bushed getting worn
nearside and offside headlamp lenses getting perished
nearside and offside rear brake discs have signs of corrosion and pitting detected
offside front windscreen has slight scratches detected
offside mirror getting perished
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipes through clips (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected
front sub-frame rear bushed getting worn
nearside and offside headlamp lenses getting perished
nearside and offside rear brake discs have signs of corrosion and pitting detected
offside front windscreen has slight scratches detected
offside mirror getting perished
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front headlamp lenses fading
front windscreen has minor scratches detected
nearside and offside front sub-frame bushes getting worn
nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall detected
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front headlamp lenses fading
front windscreen has minor scratches detected
nearside and offside front sub-frame bushes getting worn
nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall detected
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded under floor (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint front near radiator (2.3.3b)
undertrays fitted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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KC05 LZJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 KC05 LZJ, 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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KC05 LZJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 June 2005.
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