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KJ55 HGD

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,945 mi
Last recorded124,945 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 HGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 124,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 124,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,961 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 122,961 miles

Emissions not tested emissions high on c02 (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 117,242 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 117,241 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,099 miles

slight cracking rear tyres

Fail 4 Aug 2016 109,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight cracking rear tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 84,035 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,681 miles

wipers not parking properly

Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,062 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,103 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,894 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 21,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,547 miles

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

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

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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KJ55 HGD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol 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 KJ55 HGD, 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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KJ55 HGD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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