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VE05 KKW

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,998 mi
Last recorded154,998 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 KKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 154,998 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 154,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 146,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 138,630 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 138,583 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 129,664 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 129,664 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 119,296 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

exhaust tail box corroded

tow bar electrics plate corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 119,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

exhaust tail box corroded

tow bar electrics plate corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 111,186 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,004 miles

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear nail in o/s tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2015 103,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear nail in o/s tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2012 83,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,847 miles

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2010 72,508 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,508 miles

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

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,955 miles

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

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

restricted view of under vehicle undertray fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,983 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

under body protection

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,319 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

slight movement in rack on n/s

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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VE05 KKW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE05 KKW, 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 VE05 KKW registered?

VE05 KKW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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