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KN05 AGU

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,705 mi
Last recorded153,705 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 AGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 153,705 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 153,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 150,821 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 150,821 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 146,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 139,299 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 139,296 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 135,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 132,849 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 132,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,571 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 122,273 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 122,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 119,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,613 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 112,569 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 112,569 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 109,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 109,952 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 98,202 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 98,106 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,793 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,434 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs worn

both wiper blades split

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f inner wing cover broken

wiper mark in windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2010 83,434 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs worn

both wiper blades split

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f inner wing cover broken

wiper mark in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,451 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,964 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 AGU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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