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KP05 DXC

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

255,702 mi
Last recorded255,702 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 DXC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 255,702 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads 50-60% worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm tread depth

Pass 31 Aug 2021 247,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 247,417 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 240,106 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 234,659 miles

Central exhaust box corroded & weak

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

handbrake high

Fail 6 Aug 2019 234,629 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake high

Central exhaust box corroded & weak

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 225,701 miles

N/S/F tyre on the legal limit

N/S/R shock absorber damp

N/S/R tyre low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre close to the legal lmit

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust box support rubbers worn

Slight play in n/s and o/s/r top bushes in rear hubs

Fail 28 Jul 2018 225,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

N/S/F tyre on the legal limit

N/S/R shock absorber damp

N/S/R tyre low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre close to the legal lmit

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust box support rubbers worn

Slight play in n/s and o/s/r top bushes in rear hubs

Pass 22 Feb 2017 213,205 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 213,201 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 206,785 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers starting to leak

possible slight exhaust blowing manifold area when cold

slight play in offside and nearside track rod ends

Fail 2 Feb 2016 206,785 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative offside and nearside (1.7.2)

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers starting to leak

slight play in offside and nearside track rod ends

Pass 17 Feb 2015 202,895 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 199,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 199,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 194,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 189,954 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 168,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 148,547 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres stucture starting to fail on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 124,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,516 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KP05 DXC 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 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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

KP05 DXC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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