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KS05 GGE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,195 mi
Last recorded146,195 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 GGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 146,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 136,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,468 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,702 miles

rear back box outer skin poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,882 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 95,881 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box poor condition

both rear tyres very low inner edges and bad flat spots.. advise change asap

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,042 miles

both rear tyres have flat spots on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2014 76,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have flat spots on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,756 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,105 miles

n/s/f wiper split and worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,559 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 39,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,208 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,777 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 29,763 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,713 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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KS05 GGE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KS05 GGE, 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 KS05 GGE registered?

KS05 GGE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is KS05 GGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 GGE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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