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KN05 AEF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,373 mi
Last recorded131,373 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 AEF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 131,373 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 131,373 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 111,002 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,490 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,441 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,161 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,006 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,780 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AEF 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 90.9%.

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 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 KN05 AEF, 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 KN05 AEF registered?

KN05 AEF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is KN05 AEF safe to buy?

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