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KC05 LZJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,061 mi
Last recorded147,061 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 LZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 147,061 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 147,061 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 137,382 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 137,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 125,154 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 125,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,271 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 103,819 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 86,783 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,241 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,125 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 71,123 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,471 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 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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