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KH05 CFX

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,047 mi
Last recorded151,047 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 CFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 151,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 143,469 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ center exhaust shield becoming insecure

3/ front sub-frame rear mounting bushes becoming worn

4/ rear brake pads becoming worn

Fail 27 Feb 2019 143,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ center exhaust shield becoming insecure

3/ front sub-frame rear mounting bushes becoming worn

4/ rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 5 Mar 2018 136,847 miles

engine light on dash

rear axle bushes perishing

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 136,847 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on dash

rear axle bushes perishing

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 124,963 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 124,963 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 111,076 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel

rear tyres becoming low

Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,463 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 104,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,722 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,584 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,613 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,639 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,710 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 CFX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KH05 CFX, 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 KH05 CFX registered?

KH05 CFX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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The MOT history for KH05 CFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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