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KD04 XAN

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,219 mi
Last recorded138,219 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 XAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,219 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both fuel tank straps corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 138,218 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure front mount missing of front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both fuel tank straps corroded

center heat sheild

rear exhaust corroded

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust parts corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre perished.

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished.

exhaust parts corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 124,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre perished.

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished.

exhaust parts corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,805 miles

Centre heat sheild loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in inner side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust parts corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 117,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle and rear exhaust parts corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 117,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle and rear exhaust parts corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 115,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust parts corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 115,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust parts corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 113,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front abs rings corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

middle and rear exhaust corroded

n/s front tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 29 Mar 2013 113,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front abs rings corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

middle and rear exhaust corroded

n/s front tyre side wall slightly perished

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,999 miles

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

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

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

exhaus system corroded

front brake discs worn

front flexi exhaust section corroded

rear brake discs worn

slight play n/s and o/s rear upper arm joints

Pass 17 Mar 2011 101,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Mar 2011 101,440 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 92,944 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear top and bottom rosejoints slightly worn

Fail 18 Mar 2009 82,522 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 50,847 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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KD04 XAN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KD04 XAN, 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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KD04 XAN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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