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DX53 KVG

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,689 mi
Last recorded101,689 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 101,689 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 91,599 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 91,599 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 86,363 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 83,155 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 83,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 81,368 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 81,368 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 78,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2015 78,344 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 72,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 72,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illuminated indicating a malfunction

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 65,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illuminated indicating a malfunction

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 61,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,537 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 56,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 53,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

image not clear from nearside door mirror

slight buldge in outer sidewall offside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2010 53,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

image not clear from nearside door mirror

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 14 May 2009 41,574 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 41,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2008 41,330 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 41,330 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 30,971 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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DX53 KVG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 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 DX53 KVG, 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 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX53 KVG registered?

DX53 KVG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is DX53 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 KVG shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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