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KM05 DXV

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

233,479 mi
Last recorded233,479 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 DXV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 233,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 226,298 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 226,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 221,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 218,914 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped upper zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 200,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 184,600 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 168,792 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 168,711 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe located under o/s/f floor in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 153,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,008 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 136,565 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,623 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,355 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 53,676 miles

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

o/f/s wing mirror backing missing

Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,528 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,600 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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KM05 DXV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KM05 DXV, 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 KM05 DXV registered?

KM05 DXV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is KM05 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 DXV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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