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KN05 FPK

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,437 mi
Last recorded115,437 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 FPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,437 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 111,985 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 108,839 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 105,233 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,044 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,721 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 89,872 miles

rear control arm bushes in poor condition but no movement

slight exhaust leak from exhaust

Pass 26 May 2018 83,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front CV gator deteriorated

Rear Exhaust rear silencer rusty

Rear Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 25 May 2017 78,913 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 73,245 miles

center brake pipe corroded

rear anti roll bar d bushes has slight play

Pass 28 May 2015 72,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,555 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,074 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes starting to corrod

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,978 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 63,978 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,957 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 59,957 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 55,345 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,091 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 FPK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

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

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