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KM05 KMV

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,684 mi
Last recorded174,684 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 KMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 174,684 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 172,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 165,565 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 160,491 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 154,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 149,316 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 144,336 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 144,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 134,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 122,378 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 79,863 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 KMV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

KM05 KMV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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