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WA54 KZU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,311 mi
Last recorded102,311 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 KZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 102,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine smokey

n/s/r tyre pershing

rear exhaust box corroided

Fail 5 Sep 2013 102,311 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/r tyre pershing

rear exhaust box corroided

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine smokey

Fail 31 Aug 2013 102,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisy/rattle

engine smokey

exhaust weak/corroded

nearside rear tyre weak/cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,399 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,819 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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WA54 KZU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA54 KZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA54 KZU registered?

WA54 KZU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is WA54 KZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA54 KZU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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