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KY55 OFZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,404 mi
Last recorded174,404 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 OFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 174,404 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 168,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 168,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 163,029 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 158,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 151,314 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 151,306 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 141,477 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 127,777 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,500 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,743 miles

minimal wear on outer edges of front tyres

Fail 12 Feb 2013 72,743 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

minimal wear on outer edges of front tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2012 72,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,342 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,939 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,051 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KY55 OFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KY55 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

KY55 OFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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