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KG55 HXJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,859 mi
Last recorded153,859 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 HXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 153,859 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 134,408 miles

both rear tyres feathering

Fail 12 Nov 2014 134,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 24 Oct 2013 121,919 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 121,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 95,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,040 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 5 Nov 2010 77,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,810 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KG55 HXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KG55 HXJ, 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 KG55 HXJ registered?

KG55 HXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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