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KM55 CNY

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,049 mi
Last recorded154,049 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 CNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 154,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front lens dull

Offside Front lens dull

Rear box outer skin rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2016 146,560 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 131,750 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,482 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 113,470 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2012 100,439 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 100,438 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,157 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 83,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,361 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,832 miles

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

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

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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KM55 CNY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KM55 CNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM55 CNY registered?

KM55 CNY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KM55 CNY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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