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KP55 RJZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,156 mi
Last recorded131,156 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 RJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 131,156 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 130,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 129,328 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 127,146 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,898 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 118,578 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,331 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,502 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r/ lens cracked

wipers poor

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,890 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

condensation in o/s/f indicator lens

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

product on both headlights

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

condensation in o/s/f indicator lense not effecting light output

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,809 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 86,805 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,065 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 85,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,340 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front+rear number plates poor

Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,502 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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KP55 RJZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KP55 RJZ, 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 KP55 RJZ registered?

KP55 RJZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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