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KN55 ABO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,883 mi
Last recorded69,883 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 ABO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,865 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,865 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,633 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,085 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,077 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,613 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 68,314 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,314 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 68,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,052 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,377 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,876 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Pass 26 Sep 2009 42,124 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,724 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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KN55 ABO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KN55 ABO, 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 KN55 ABO registered?

KN55 ABO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is KN55 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 ABO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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