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KP55 RRY

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,643 mi
Last recorded86,643 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 RRY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,643 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,024 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 83,024 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,838 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 78,818 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 69,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,500 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 63,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,013 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 53,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiperblades split

high level brake light partiallty obscured

n/s/f ABS reluctor ring damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,043 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KP55 RRY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RRY, 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 RRY registered?

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

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