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KF55 XVZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,310 mi
Last recorded103,310 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 XVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,310 miles

Front anti roll bar d-bushes worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear void bushes worn

fuel filter corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 103,306 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar d-bushes worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear void bushes worn

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear void bushes have play in them

front d-bushes worn

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 100,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear void bushes have play in them

front d-bushes worn

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,146 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,204 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 95,190 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 89,732 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,593 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 77,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre is cracking worn on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Fail 13 Oct 2011 71,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre is cracking worn on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Fail 5 Oct 2010 54,961 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

has a sticker in the sweap area but is holding the road tax

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,493 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,863 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 32,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 XVZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

KF55 XVZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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