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KM05 KLV

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

137,682 mi
Last recorded137,682 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 KLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 137,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody/suspension components corroded

various brake pipes corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Mar 2026 137,678 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody/suspension components corroded

various brake pipes corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Feb 2025 136,321 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 136,321 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure cable securing spring missing (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 134,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 131,973 miles

hand brake needs adjusting

head lamp washers not working

Fail 23 Feb 2023 131,973 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake needs adjusting

head lamp washers not working

Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 123,659 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 123,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,740 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 119,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 115,198 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 115,198 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 110,223 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 105,873 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,841 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 101,841 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,286 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)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 94,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,365 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight damage near side rear tyre side wall

Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,247 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion rear silencer

slight damage near side rear tyre wall

Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,247 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion rear silencer

slight damage near side rear tyre wall

Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 18 Feb 2011 80,490 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake lever near to end of its travel

Fail 15 Feb 2010 75,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

hand brake lever near to end of its travel

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,279 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 KLV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KM05 KLV, 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 KLV registered?

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

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