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KC55 OKS

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,714 mi
Last recorded147,714 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 OKS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 147,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front mirror cover missing

Fail 10 May 2017 147,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 140,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,200 miles

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

nearside front driveing lamp missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2015 126,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front driveing lamp missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 110,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damages but not to cords/plys

Pass 10 Nov 2012 85,888 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,932 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly weak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,152 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,226 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,314 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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KC55 OKS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KC55 OKS, 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 KC55 OKS registered?

KC55 OKS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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