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KD53 NRO

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,375 mi
Last recorded164,375 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 NRO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 164,375 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 158,238 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 150,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 142,919 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 135,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 125,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 125,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 114,401 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 114,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 104,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,576 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 70,885 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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KD53 NRO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KD53 NRO, 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 KD53 NRO registered?

KD53 NRO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is KD53 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD53 NRO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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