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KD53 PVV

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,141 mi
Last recorded136,141 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,141 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 136,141 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 129,088 miles

n/s + o/s rear shocker are very weak

Fail 6 Jul 2019 129,087 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low too low +off pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s + o/s rear top suspension bushes extra play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s + o/s front tyres edges warn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s + o/s rear shocker are very weak

Pass 7 Jul 2018 124,247 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 119,577 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 119,577 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,960 miles

front subframe bushes splitting

nlight lens degrading

rear shocks weak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,099 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear lower kuckle joints have slight play

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,773 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,249 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,233 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,073 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 29,026 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

both wiper blades split at ends

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KD53 PVV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV registered?

KD53 PVV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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