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KJ55 HJG

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

167,664 mi
Last recorded167,664 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 167,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 167,664 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 155,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

various small chips across windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2013 155,524 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

various small chips across windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2012 139,271 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 138,231 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 111,238 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 83,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

os washer jet not working but others are providing enough water

plastic covers fitted under side and sills

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,334 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

os washer jet not working but others are providing enough water

plastic covers fitted under side and sills

Fail 4 Nov 2009 59,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2009 59,102 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2008 44,661 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 44,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 HJG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HJG, 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 KJ55 HJG registered?

KJ55 HJG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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