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KE04 YOA

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,677 mi
Last recorded135,677 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 YOA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,677 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 135,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure securing spring on back plate not fixed at one end to refix (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working bulb out replace (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,476 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 120,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,797 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 101,797 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,580 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 71,269 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,099 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 58,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,699 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 48,699 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,228 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,228 miles

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

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

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

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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KE04 YOA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KE04 YOA, 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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KE04 YOA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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