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KM05 KNV

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,256 mi
Last recorded175,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 KNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 175,256 miles

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

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 163,721 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 May 2022 163,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 151,367 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

all brake disc corroded

Fail 21 May 2021 151,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

all brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 147,360 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 147,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,686 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres almost worn to cords on outer edges

front gearbox mounting worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight movement in both rear hubs

Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,487 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

slight play in both rear hubs

very bad oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2017 126,487 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

slight play in both rear hubs

very bad oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,113 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 83,709 miles

Front exhaust flexy weak rear silencer deteriated

both front tyres showing stressmarks on inner side walls

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Dec 2015 83,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front exhaust flexy weak rear silencer deteriated

both front tyres showing stressmarks on inner side walls

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Dec 2014 75,021 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall worn

Fail 28 Dec 2014 75,021 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall worn

Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

exhaust rear box very corroded

long hand brake travel

Pass 28 Dec 2012 54,864 miles

rear Exhaust Silencer slightly corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2012 54,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear Exhaust Silencer slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2011 47,504 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2011 47,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 39,029 miles

lower gear box mounting badley worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 30,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 24,128 miles

near side front tyre wall cut

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KM05 KNV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV registered?

KM05 KNV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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