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KP05 DVM

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,657 mi
Last recorded188,657 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 DVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 188,657 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front lower arms corroding

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2021 185,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 185,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 184,218 miles

Head lamp cleaning devices inoperative.

Lower Multiple areas of under body slightly corroded and on body and on multiple suspension components.

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 184,217 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring base mount plate corroded through and weak! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Head lamp cleaning devices inoperative.

Lower Multiple areas of under body slightly corroded and on body and on multiple suspension components.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 183,289 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 183,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 22545R17 Toyo proxies T1R 94W cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Colossal engine oil leak

Front Coil spring heavily corroded

Front Wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush has play just within requirements

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gator leaking but still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush has play just within tolerance

Offside Front Seatbelt slightly freid

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Timing chain noisy

Nearside Rear Coil spring heavily corroded just within requirements

Pass 16 Feb 2018 171,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 171,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 157,219 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2016 144,472 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 132,294 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 120,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 107,795 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,360 miles

E.M.L warning lamp on

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,287 miles

E.M.L on

Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,607 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2M

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2M

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,506 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 59,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 May 2008 47,101 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 47,101 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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KP05 DVM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DVM, 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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KP05 DVM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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