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KY55 WXA

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

116,999 mi
Last recorded116,999 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 WXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 116,999 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 111,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 103,926 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 100,953 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 92,917 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,405 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,003 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 83,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,725 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,873 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,582 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,205 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,205 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,572 miles

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

Tyre size 225/45R17 91V

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,606 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,691 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 WXA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

KY55 WXA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is KY55 WXA safe to buy?

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