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KN05 AKU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,404 mi
Last recorded139,404 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 AKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 139,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 139,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

area of sub frame repair obscured with under body products

front subframe obscured

Fail 26 Apr 2018 131,419 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired lower arm and roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front subframe obscured

Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 124,852 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking pipe front to rear at front o/s (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 116,022 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 116,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,615 miles

all four brake discs badly worn

o/s/r tyre flat spots

Fail 23 Apr 2013 87,612 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre flat spots

all four brake discs badly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,154 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,190 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,622 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 30,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,437 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KN05 AKU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AKU, 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 AKU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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