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KM55 CVZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,238 mi
Last recorded147,238 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 CVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 147,238 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 147,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 138,718 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 130,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,708 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2015 111,739 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 102,399 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,669 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre cracked

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 92,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre cracked

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 85,143 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is cracking...

o/s/r tyre is cracking...

Fail 20 Oct 2012 85,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre is cracking...

o/s/r tyre is cracking...

Pass 15 Oct 2011 69,735 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 69,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,313 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,460 miles

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 CVZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVZ, 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 KM55 CVZ registered?

KM55 CVZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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