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KO55 DZS

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,182 mi
Last recorded188,182 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO55 DZS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 188,182 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 188,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 181,457 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 181,457 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 174,666 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine light on

Pass 23 Aug 2016 168,804 miles

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

engine cover , under tray and sill and sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 168,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine covers ,undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring testable components

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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KO55 DZS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KO55 DZS, 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 KO55 DZS registered?

KO55 DZS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is KO55 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO55 DZS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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