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KC54 XWV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,243 mi
Last recorded140,243 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 XWV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 140,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 139,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rears/rears *Borderline pass* (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to wear markers

Fuel filter pipe connections secured with cable ties

Nearside track rod end gaiter slightly split

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

Parking brake travel long

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2023 137,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter pipe connections secured with cable ties

parking brake travel long

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Nov 2022 123,178 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 122,096 miles

Underside of vehicle freshly covered in underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2020 119,631 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 119,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,068 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 112,107 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 112,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,626 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 98,003 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 98,003 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 91,341 miles

rear exhaust deterated but not blowing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,102 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,354 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jan 2011 65,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,304 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,654 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,723 miles

Both n/s and o/s rear tyres are distorted on there inner edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 51,723 miles

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

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

Both n/s and o/s rear tyres are distorted on there inner edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear longnitudinal bush deteriorated

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 XWV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XWV, 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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KC54 XWV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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