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KF55 XUZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,230 mi
Last recorded125,230 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 XUZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 125,230 miles

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

eml lamp lit

Fail 7 Feb 2018 125,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

eml lamp lit

power steering pump noisey

Pass 2 Nov 2016 107,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

offside beam pattern poor

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

screen cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2015 96,666 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 96,664 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,151 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,953 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 22 Sep 2014 85,953 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,803 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,425 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,316 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 13 Sep 2010 43,997 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,997 miles

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,161 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 33,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,465 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 24,465 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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 XUZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

KF55 XUZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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