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KP55 RMV

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,235 mi
Last recorded82,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 82,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 82,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb flashing when in off position (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb flashing when in off position (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 80,482 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 78,441 miles

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,224 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,329 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,803 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,981 miles

NSF,OSR & NSR Tyres have splits in circumference of Tread areas, no exposed cords but recommend regular checking and consider replacement

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,096 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,586 miles

cut in offside front tyre (not exposing cords)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,397 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,790 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,150 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 RMV 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 95%.

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 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

KP55 RMV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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