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KR54 WMY

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,948 mi
Last recorded159,948 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 WMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 159,948 miles

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

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

Rear silencer showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,563 miles

Exhaust system showing corroded.

sill covers

Fail 8 Jun 2016 153,563 miles

Exhaust system showing corroded.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill covers

Pass 31 Jul 2015 147,867 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 147,859 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 146,315 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 146,315 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 134,312 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,362 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,631 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 61,878 miles

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

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

offside front abs ring on driveshaft cracked but warning light not on at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,362 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 56,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,657 miles

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

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)

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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KR54 WMY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR54 WMY, 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 KR54 WMY registered?

KR54 WMY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is KR54 WMY safe to buy?

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