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KP55 RNZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,564 mi
Last recorded157,564 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 157,564 miles

Front Lower suspension arms corroded

oil leak at engine

Pass 11 Nov 2024 147,404 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 136,353 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,430 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 126,418 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,961 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,616 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,009 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,571 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread area

central heat shield insecure

front gear box mount deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2017 85,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

all four tyres cracking in tread area

central heat shield insecure

front gear box mount deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,760 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,987 miles

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 76,975 miles

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

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

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,332 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

play in offside rear suspension

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,105 miles

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

Front brake discs serverlt worn/lipped

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)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/R Tyre perished/splitting in tread area

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 62,056 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs serverlt worn/lipped

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)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/R Tyre perished/splitting in tread area

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,322 miles

Rear tyres unevanly worn

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All tyres unevanly worn

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,118 miles

handbrake slightly low effort on the neaside rear advise insp

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,917 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,646 miles

front wiper-blades split at ends

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 RNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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