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KF55 XVX

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,408 mi
Last recorded84,408 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 XVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,408 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 82,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,822 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,033 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,616 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,134 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,778 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 56,227 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 56,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,636 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,106 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 39,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

no oil in engine when presented for mot. oil was topped up before test

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,907 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,034 miles

n/s/r tyre has a screw in tread

o/s/r tyre has anail in tread

Fail 13 Sep 2008 20,243 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,243 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

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 XVX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

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

Is KF55 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF55 XVX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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