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K77 KCD

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,434 mi
Last recorded84,434 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 KCD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 84,434 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 84,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 81,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.45.17 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges & cracked &perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 80,618 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.45.17 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges & cracked &perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both inner & outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.45.17 (w) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.45.17 (w) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,022 miles

Both Rear Number Plate Bulb Lens Deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inside edge, perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge, perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,199 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing unevenly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,038 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 63,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,836 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,902 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,414 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 58,414 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,907 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,905 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,616 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,710 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,710 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 47,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 43,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,025 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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K77 KCD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K77 KCD, 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 K77 KCD registered?

K77 KCD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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