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KD05 WAJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,545 mi
Last recorded135,545 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 WAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 135,545 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 135,533 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 128,266 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 128,244 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front and rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

offside front wiper blade streaking slightly

offside rear outter side light not working

small deep cut in nearside rear btyre tred

Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 121,054 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 111,595 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2012 111,595 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2011 95,868 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 95,867 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,152 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 82,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,478 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front numberplate starting to de-laminate

nearside rear longlitudinal bush starting to seperate

offside front tyre starting to wear unevenly

offside rear longlitudinal bush starting to seperate

rear numberplate starting to de-laminate

Fail 28 Mar 2008 48,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,145 miles

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

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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KD05 WAJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KD05 WAJ, 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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KD05 WAJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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