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KU05 USM

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,294 mi
Last recorded136,294 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 USM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 136,294 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 136,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 135,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 133,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 133,617 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 131,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 131,918 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 128,389 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 124,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,616 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,880 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,878 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 92,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.17 Side walls perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,367 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 86,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,341 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,576 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,041 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,783 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,644 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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KU05 USM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KU05 USM, 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 KU05 USM registered?

KU05 USM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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