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KD04 XCT

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,471 mi
Last recorded143,471 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 143,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 135,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 123,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

BAD OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Cut to nearside rear tyre inner wall but not to cord

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 111,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 100,396 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 100,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,013 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 88,013 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,749 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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KD04 XCT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KD04 XCT, 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 XCT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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