MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
Front exhaust flexy weak rear silencer deteriated
both front tyres showing stressmarks on inner side walls
engine managment light on
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
n/s/r tyre sidewall worn
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r tyre sidewall worn
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
rear Exhaust Silencer slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
rear Exhaust Silencer slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
lower gear box mounting badley worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side front tyre wall cut
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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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KM05 KNV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 June 2005.
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