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KD55 KUE

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,456 mi
Last recorded155,456 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 KUE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,456 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 155,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 152,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes are perished (2.4.G.2)

Unable to inspect outer sills as covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 151,520 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine oil leak

Exhaust tail section outer cover corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front a.b.s ring corroded

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 151,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

Engine oil leak

Exhaust tail section outer cover corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front a.b.s ring corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 150,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 133,499 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 107,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,801 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,817 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 57,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 40,772 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 40,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,541 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,720 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KD55 KUE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol 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 KD55 KUE, 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 KD55 KUE registered?

KD55 KUE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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