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KH05 CFO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,478 mi
Last recorded149,478 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 CFO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 149,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ON OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - WORN AMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and centre (3.2 (a) (i))

battery weak

Fail 18 Nov 2020 149,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ON OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened IN VERY POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

battery weak

Pass 3 Jun 2019 136,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear on offside rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in colomn universal joint / steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2018 129,782 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,085 miles

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

headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 2 Jun 2017 123,085 miles

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,679 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - NEARSDIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 28 May 2015 106,672 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 May 2015 106,670 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2014 102,621 miles

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

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

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

cuts in both front tyres and nearside rear tyre on inside and outer walls

Pass 23 May 2013 96,133 miles

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

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

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

several cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall almost down to cord

Fail 23 May 2013 96,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

several cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall almost down to cord

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2012 87,323 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 May 2012 87,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine light on dash

neardside front tyre worn / deteriorating and cuts to outer wall

offside rear tyre worn and splitting in tread

Pass 24 May 2011 79,663 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing thin have cuts on side walls on outer walls and perished in tread

Pass 26 May 2010 72,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

cuts in nearside and offside front tyres side walls

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,000 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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KH05 CFO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KH05 CFO, 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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KH05 CFO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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