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WV55 KHG

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,891 mi
Last recorded126,891 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 KHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 126,891 miles

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

Sill guards fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2021 126,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Sill guards fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,420 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and floor has been damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,297 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box is corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 111,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,865 miles

Offside Rear advise chassis and floor has been damaged

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 104,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear advise chassis and floor has been damaged

rear exhaust box is corroded

advise this car in my opinion is not safe to use on public roads due to the n/s front lower arm condition

Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,795 miles

advise bolt missing on exhaust manifold

front sub frame bushes are spongy

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 90,795 miles

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

advise bolt missing on exhaust manifold

front sub frame bushes are spongy

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,770 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,940 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)

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

advise car underside muddy

Pass 15 May 2012 58,791 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 48,560 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 48,180 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,961 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WV55 KHG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WV55 KHG, 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 WV55 KHG registered?

WV55 KHG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is WV55 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 KHG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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