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KN05 EDL

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,470 mi
Last recorded132,470 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 EDL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 132,470 miles

rear back box corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2026 132,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded (hole)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear back box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 130,611 miles

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

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

Rear Underside Corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2024 127,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 120,657 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 117,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and center (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes splitting

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

Pass 7 Jul 2020 116,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

Fail 7 Jul 2020 116,037 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,825 miles

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

nearside front droplink slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,008 miles

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,660 miles

front brake disc lipped and worn but not weakened

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,717 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear inner egdes

front brake disc lipped slightly worn

rear brake disc worn but not weakend

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,475 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,129 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,930 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 25 Mar 2008 28,373 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 EDL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN05 EDL registered?

KN05 EDL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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