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KN05 AEY

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,435 mi
Last recorded136,435 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 AEY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 136,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 133,140 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 126,399 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 121,425 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 111,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,961 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,461 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,705 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,728 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 58,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,747 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 52,747 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,459 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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KN05 AEY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AEY, 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 AEY registered?

KN05 AEY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is KN05 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 AEY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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