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YH05 KCJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,220 mi
Last recorded151,220 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 KCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 151,220 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 151,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 138,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/inner edge worn 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has been plugged/repaired incorrectly

Pass 27 Feb 2023 136,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 135,218 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 135,218 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 125,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 117,266 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 117,138 miles

Brake fluid contaminated dirty in colour (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high slight (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

front and rear modified flexi brake pipes .clips have movement

play in rear suspension/trail arm bushs

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 108,350 miles

Axle (2) service brakes during their application indicate they are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B.2)

Axle (2) service brakes imbalance has been recorded at 23% (3.7.B.5,b)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn close to the legal limit at 1.62 mm (4.1.E,1)

Nearside Rear lamp unit has slight damage present (6.1.C,1)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn close to the legal limit at 2.65 mm (4.1.E,1)

Offside Rear park brake performance clearly indicates that service/repairs are required. (3.7.B.6,a)

The front to rear brake pipes through their mountings and along their lengths have corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)

The park brake efficiency has only just met the minimum legal requirements at 16%, indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B,7)

The park brake imbalance was not able to be recorded due to the operation of the brakes in the rollers, serious imbalance was observed during testing (3.7.B.6,b)

The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations, and is clearly operating close to the end of its travel. (3.1.6,b)

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated (7.1,2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

n/s/rear child seat fitted on test

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,444 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 92,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,989 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,313 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 66,046 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,042 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,928 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 57,928 miles

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,582 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,691 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 40,684 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,857 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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YH05 KCJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YH05 KCJ, 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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YH05 KCJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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