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KM05 KKX

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,493 mi
Last recorded141,493 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 KKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 141,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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))

PARK BRAKE LEVER REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,074 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 136,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 127,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 127,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,504 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 115,504 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,529 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 107,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,193 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,732 miles

engine manegement light on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,653 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge and small cuts in tread

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,179 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides front and rear, brake discs worn

both sides front tyres, tread wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,853 miles

both sides front and rear, brake discs worn

both sides front tyres, tread wearing low

Pass 5 May 2010 48,183 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,621 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,718 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 KKX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KKX, 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 KKX registered?

KM05 KKX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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