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KN05 AEZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,348 mi
Last recorded158,348 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 AEZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 158,348 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 153,635 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 149,630 miles

Headlights discolored

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 140,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 132,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 116,198 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 92,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,952 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 71,144 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,835 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 AEZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AEZ, 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 AEZ registered?

KN05 AEZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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