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KP55 RUA

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,367 mi
Last recorded201,367 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 RUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 201,367 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres wearing on (inner) edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 201,367 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres wearing on (inner) edge

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 185,844 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 185,844 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 171,121 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 171,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 169,586 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 169,585 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front along floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system middle along floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 165,039 miles

Both front discs worn and pitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 160,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to both front and rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 154,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going from front to middle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 145,302 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both wipers worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 137,537 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 128,067 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 118,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 101,226 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,817 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,864 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 63,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RUA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

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

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