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KN05 AFU

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,150 mi
Last recorded124,150 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 124,150 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front suspension arms rusty

front subframe rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2014 121,603 miles

advise exhaust in poor condition!

Pass 3 Jun 2013 118,726 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 105,148 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear brake discs scored

Fail 3 Jun 2011 89,778 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear brake discs scored

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 72,757 miles

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

auto headlamp aim mechanism missing from o/s wishbone suspension arm

Fail 17 May 2010 72,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

auto headlamp aim mechanism missing from o/s wishbone suspension arm

Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,383 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 56,383 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 46,469 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 AFU 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 72.7%.

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 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

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

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