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KM05 KNB

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,474 mi
Last recorded204,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 204,474 miles

front subframe bushes worn ,allowing frame to move about,,,, poor

headlights deteriorating ,,,poor

park brake 18%

parts under vehicle corroding/deteriorating

tyres worn and/or deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2018 193,448 miles

front subframe bushes worn allow frame to move about ,,, poor

n/s/f shock absorber leaking ,,, poor

park brake 16%

parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2018 193,448 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front subframe bushes worn allow frame to move about ,,, poor

n/s/f shock absorber leaking ,,, poor

park brake 16%

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2017 180,084 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 180,081 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 164,467 miles

Centre Front Exhaust flexible section poor condition

Centre Front Lower Area has oil leak, suspect gear box oil cooler pipe

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread and featherd

Fail 29 Apr 2016 164,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust flexible section poor condition

Centre Front Lower Area has oil leak, suspect gear box oil cooler pipe

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread and featherd

Pass 8 May 2015 158,923 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 152,762 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 143,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 135,898 miles

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

front tyres worn

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 135,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres worn

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 124,451 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 111,556 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 98,308 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 88,270 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 KNB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KNB, 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 KNB registered?

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

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