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KP55 RNF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 RNF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 140,367 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 140,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering n/s/f bush worn/ o/s/f bush worn excessive (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 136,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,844 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE LINES THAT RUN CENTRAL UNDER BODY (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front DISC BRAKE WARPPED

Fail 30 Oct 2018 130,844 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE LINES THAT RUN CENTRAL UNDER BODY (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower All position lamps not working N/S/F SIDE LIGHT REPLACED (PRS) (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front DISC BRAKE WARPPED

Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 117,289 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 116,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,488 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,577 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,565 miles

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

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

near side front tyre inner and outer shoulde worn

rear disc corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 66,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

near side front tyre inner and outer shoulde worn

rear disc corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,896 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,785 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 42,759 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,052 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 RNF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KP55 RNF, 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 RNF registered?

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

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