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KY55 WXC

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,652 mi
Last recorded130,652 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 WXC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 130,652 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

headlights only just making pattern

Fail 2 Sep 2016 130,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

headlights only just making pattern

Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,758 miles

Offside Rear slight play in upper and lower hub bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2014 121,739 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 121,739 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 118,709 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 118,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 May 2012 100,836 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 100,836 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WXC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY55 WXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY55 WXC registered?

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

Is KY55 WXC safe to buy?

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