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GK04 KBV

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,928 mi
Last recorded194,928 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 KBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 194,928 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 194,927 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 185,652 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 185,652 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 169,814 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 169,201 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 157,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 May 2014 144,205 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 132,633 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 127,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 127,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 115,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 100,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 83,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 65,742 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 47,463 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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GK04 KBV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GK04 KBV, 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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GK04 KBV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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