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KD53 NTV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,580 mi
Last recorded126,580 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 NTV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 126,580 miles

Slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

corrosion to brake pipes

o/s/f cv boot as slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2020 120,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,648 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 101,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,429 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Nearside mirror missing

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

Rear rear exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2015 89,425 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror missing

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

Rear rear exhaust rusty

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Jul 2015 89,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front fog light insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 72,027 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2012 72,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,383 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,942 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 NTV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

KD53 NTV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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