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KF55 XUE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,510 mi
Last recorded150,510 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 XUE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2017 150,510 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubs on strut (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on rear view mirror ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 145,815 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 145,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 136,894 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 124,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 124,592 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 109,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 109,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 94,332 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 94,332 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,708 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,043 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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KF55 XUE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KF55 XUE, 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 KF55 XUE registered?

KF55 XUE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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