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KC54 FKW

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,592 mi
Last recorded147,592 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 FKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 147,592 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 147,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 143,481 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 143,481 miles

Central Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,204 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 128,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 116,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps deteriorated & dim

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Apr 2015 116,768 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps deteriorated & dim

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,400 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front tyre - 3mm.

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge & perishing.

wiper blades smearing.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 82,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front tyre - 3mm.

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge & perishing.

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp outputs poor but passable

engine oil lvel on minimum

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,323 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,381 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 49,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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KC54 FKW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KC54 FKW, 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 KC54 FKW registered?

KC54 FKW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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