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KN05 ABZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,622 mi
Last recorded70,622 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 ABZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,622 miles

there appears to be a slight fluid leak nearside front of vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2008 61,454 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,452 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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KN05 ABZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN05 ABZ, 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

How do I check the history of KN05 ABZ?

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What year was KN05 ABZ registered?

KN05 ABZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is KN05 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 ABZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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