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KN05 DYU

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,616 mi
Last recorded174,616 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 DYU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 174,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXABLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 170,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 164,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 159,284 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 153,203 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 148,576 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 148,576 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 143,802 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 137,913 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 130,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 123,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,305 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,841 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,644 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,661 miles

advise only to condition of nearside front wheel inner rim

advise rear tyres featherd

advise screen cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2010 62,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise only to condition of nearside front wheel inner rim

advise rear tyres featherd

advise screen cracked

strong advise to nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,949 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,112 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 DYU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DYU, 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 DYU registered?

KN05 DYU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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