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KY55 WXE

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,437 mi
Last recorded114,437 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 WXE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 114,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre stepping.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre stepping.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 114,436 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre stepping.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on suspension spring insecure. (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre stepping.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,266 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S outer cv boot slight split

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 108,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S outer cv boot slight split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,433 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,310 miles

outer casing of rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,731 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has a slightly damaged outer sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,534 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,539 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 56,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,063 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 WXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

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

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