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KF55 XVU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

150,181 mi
Last recorded150,181 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 XVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 150,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 138,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 127,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 115,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,826 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of the front sub frame o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,290 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 98,751 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,511 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,732 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 88,732 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,741 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,132 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,833 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 XVU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 KF55 XVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF55 XVU registered?

KF55 XVU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is KF55 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF55 XVU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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