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KW54 LHB

2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,928 mi
Last recorded156,928 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid117,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 LHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 156,928 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 153,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 138,510 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 127,924 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 127,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres approaching legal limit.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,007 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS APPROACHING LIMITS OF WEAR

Pass 1 Mar 2013 100,930 miles

both front tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,133 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 89,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,589 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 75,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,704 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 66,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged not bulged or showing cords

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,070 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged not bulged or showing cords

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,187 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,752 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 760 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
8,704
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
position lamp(s) not working 10
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Registration plate lamp not working 8
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KW54 LHB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 117,297 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW54 LHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW54 LHB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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