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GK04 KKE

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,235 mi
Last recorded125,235 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 KKE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 125,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

back box outer shell corroded

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,225 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 105,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 95,529 miles

child seats fitted at time of test

two broken fuel pipe brackets but pipe still adequately supported

Pass 20 May 2015 83,554 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to exhaust

uneven wear rear tyres

Fail 20 May 2015 83,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to exhaust

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,105 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,782 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,272 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 107,643 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,404 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf mirror cracked/broken

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,116 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,116 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,021 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 30,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KKE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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