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KN05 AFF

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,633 mi
Last recorded148,633 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 AFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 148,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 142,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 136,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 131,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 131,830 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,338 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight sidewall damage but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,094 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,104 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 95,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,242 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,422 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,559 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,642 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,632 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,764 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 32,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 AFF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AFF, 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 AFF registered?

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

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