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VK05 KMZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,021 mi
Last recorded163,021 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 163,021 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 161,355 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 161,327 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 160,507 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 159,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 157,503 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 157,500 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 154,728 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 154,728 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 150,319 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 143,902 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 143,902 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 131,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 6 Dec 2012 118,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,673 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 82,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,704 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,072 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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VK05 KMZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VK05 KMZ, 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 VK05 KMZ registered?

VK05 KMZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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