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VK05 KPA

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,761 mi
Last recorded110,761 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 110,761 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 94,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,159 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 87,159 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,708 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 77,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,058 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 KPA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VK05 KPA, 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 KPA registered?

VK05 KPA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is VK05 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 KPA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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