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KP05 DXE

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,141 mi
Last recorded116,141 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 DXE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 116,141 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,126 miles

rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms to hubs bushes slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,121 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and out of shape

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 89,649 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe slight leak

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear brake pads wearing low

rear suspension arms to hubs bushes slight movement

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,729 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front/ rear subframes and rear antiroll bar surface rusting

Pass 18 May 2012 69,050 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and edges worn

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

rear washer jet not working

Pass 14 May 2011 60,224 miles

check front inner brake pads

handbrake travel slightly long

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 51,591 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 42,830 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 42,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,260 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 DXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

KP05 DXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is KP05 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 DXE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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