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KY55 OFO

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,778 mi
Last recorded93,778 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 OFO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,778 miles

exhaust rusty

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,400 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Sub-frame 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))

O/S/R Front Of Wheel Arch Area Corroded (Dogleg Section Behind Door)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced On Chassis Seams (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 93,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Under Floor From Bulkhead To Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle To Body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

O/S/R Front Of Wheel Arch Area Corroded (Dogleg Section Behind Door)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle To Body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced On Chassis Seams (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,019 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,597 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,695 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 on driver s side on on clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 64,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,202 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,565 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,875 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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KY55 OFO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KY55 OFO, 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 KY55 OFO registered?

KY55 OFO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KY55 OFO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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