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EF04 KUB

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,225 mi
Last recorded146,225 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 KUB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 146,225 miles

EML on dash

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 146,225 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

EML on dash

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 143,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 140,391 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 140,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 135,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 135,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 128,881 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 121,552 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 121,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 110,619 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 110,618 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 94,236 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 94,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,764 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,948 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 68,943 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine oil warning light coming on while idling

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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EF04 KUB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EF04 KUB, 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 EF04 KUB registered?

EF04 KUB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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