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KJ55 HHF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,187 mi
Last recorded146,187 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 HHF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 146,187 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 131,374 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 131,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 110,253 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 110,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe under floor at front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear pipe under floor (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,509 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,104 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,079 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 73,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,245 miles

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

parking brake efficency only just met it would appear that tha parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Fail 31 Dec 2013 65,206 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,492 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,781 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,441 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,487 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 29,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,257 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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KJ55 HHF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HHF, 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 HHF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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