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KD55 KUF

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,227 mi
Last recorded156,227 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 KUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 156,227 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 150,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 145,001 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 138,990 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,168 miles

n,s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

o,s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

restricted rear seat belt inspection (child seats fitted)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 131,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front subframe bushes have play

n,s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

o,s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

restricted rear seat belt inspection (child seats fitted)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,878 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nail in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2016 123,875 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nail in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2015 116,883 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 109,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Sep 2013 98,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,278 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,946 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,181 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,647 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 52,647 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,488 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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KD55 KUF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KD55 KUF, 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 KUF registered?

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

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