CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK04 KVX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,311 mi
Last recorded162,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 KVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 162,311 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

subframes/ suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 152,526 miles

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 152,526 miles

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 139,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

exhaust system rear silencer box deteriorated

offside and nearside rear strut casings corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 139,051 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

exhaust system rear silencer box deteriorated

offside and nearside rear strut casings corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber casings corroded.

offside front strut casing corroded.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,914 miles

Exhaust silencer box has slight corrosion

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,362 miles

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

n/s front anti rattle spring missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,059 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 78,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,003 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 67,682 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,191 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 54,191 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,539 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK04 KVX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GK04 KVX?

You can check the full history of GK04 KVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK04 KVX registered?

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

Is GK04 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK04 KVX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK04 KVX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK04 KVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.