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VK05 KSO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,828 mi
Last recorded98,828 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,828 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 98,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,901 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 95,901 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,637 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,311 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 70,779 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,849 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,969 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 41,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 KSO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel 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 VK05 KSO, 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 KSO registered?

VK05 KSO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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