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KP05 DUV

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,762 mi
Last recorded145,762 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 DUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 145,762 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front sub frame bushes de bonded and have excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake hoses Ferrules corroded

all bushes cracking and perished in general

all under body corroded

back box damaged and corroded

front suspension arms corroded heavily

oil leak

osr D bush has excess play

Pass 19 Feb 2020 137,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 137,213 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour nearside bulb flashes/flickers when first turned on (4.1.4 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 134,177 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 131,162 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 131,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

E/M/L light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 122,037 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,429 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 99,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 93,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 93,524 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 89,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

rear tyres deformed on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 82,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

rear tyres deformed on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2011 77,845 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,685 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,040 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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KP05 DUV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KP05 DUV, 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 KP05 DUV registered?

KP05 DUV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is KP05 DUV safe to buy?

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