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KM05 KNC

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,082 mi
Last recorded151,082 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 KNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 151,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition and blowing at joints and flexys (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre bald on the inner edge and worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 146,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 146,292 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 143,142 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front to rear brake pipe damaged slightly along o/s floor

gearbox lower stabiliser mount bush in poor condition

water leak and oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 143,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust in poor condition

front to rear brake pipe damaged slightly along o/s floor

gearbox lower stabiliser mount bush in poor condition

water leak and oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 138,891 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 188,116 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 125,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2013 110,978 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2012 99,673 miles

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

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 99,673 miles

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,098 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

windscreen wipers a little smeary

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,305 miles

slight damage to inner side wall, nearside rear tyre.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 59,164 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 59,164 miles

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

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

slight oil leaks 0n engine

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,012 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

slight damp around fuel filter

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 KNC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

KM05 KNC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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