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KE54 HXZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,236 mi
Last recorded35,236 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 HXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 35,236 miles

Rear shockabsorbers, corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2025 35,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both, no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear shockabsorbers, corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 34,935 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting area corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,254 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 33,887 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 33,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 33,032 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,025 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,605 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,971 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 20,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,274 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 17,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,305 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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KE54 HXZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KE54 HXZ, 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 KE54 HXZ registered?

KE54 HXZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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