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KN55 ADU

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,781 mi
Last recorded156,781 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 ADU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 156,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Chassis area corroded

Rear Inner Wheel arches corroded

Rear Outer Wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 152,998 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,311 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 145,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,875 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,294 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 123,811 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Oct 2018 117,550 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,678 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced flickering slightly on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,030 miles

nearside rear upper hub bush has slight play

offside rear upper hub bush has slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,823 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills covered

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,108 miles

Boot full, unable to fully inspect

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills covered

Rear discs corroded

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,461 miles

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

Outer sills covered at time of test

Rear discs corroded

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2009 40,232 miles

Boot full, unable to fully inspect

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,456 miles

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

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

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 ADU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KN55 ADU, 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 KN55 ADU registered?

KN55 ADU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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