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KP05 DWO

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,496 mi
Last recorded127,496 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 DWO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 127,496 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen chipped

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear sills n/s and o/s corroded and soft

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 127,491 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake lever excessive travel (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting to suspension arm (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement both rear levers at wheels stuck forward (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad material split away from backing of brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen chipped

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear sills n/s and o/s corroded and soft

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 125,717 miles

Rear All suspension components corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 125,717 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both trailing arm bushes have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All suspension components corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 124,201 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flex hose ferrules have light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked/perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded, but not leaking exhaust gasses

Suspension components front and rear have slight corrosion - but not weakened

Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,271 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,193 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 16,548 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 114,100 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 111,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 106,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 103,837 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 103,830 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 94,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight level control light on

Pass 6 May 2011 83,949 miles

front windscreen split

Pass 10 May 2010 73,368 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 52,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 52,708 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 DWO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KP05 DWO, 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 KP05 DWO registered?

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

Is KP05 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 DWO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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