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KM05 KRF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,914 mi
Last recorded160,914 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 160,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin peeling off

Fail 13 Jul 2020 160,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor broken on suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin peeling off

Pass 12 Jul 2019 155,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX REAR BOX OUTER SKIN MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front sensor broken

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

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

Offside Rear SPRING NOT SEATED IN LOWER CUP PROPERLY

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 155,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL ALSO HAS CUT TO INNER SIDEWALL ASWELL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX REAR BOX OUTER SKIN MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front sensor broken

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

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

Offside Rear SPRING NOT SEATED IN LOWER CUP PROPERLY

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 150,381 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 150,376 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 139,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 127,773 miles

engine oil low

Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,507 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 116,491 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,862 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 102,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,065 miles

engine oil low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,723 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 78,723 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 66,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,423 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,013 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,649 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 33,649 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 KRF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

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

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