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KF04 AZV

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,756 mi
Last recorded172,756 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF04 AZV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 172,756 miles

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

both n/s and o/s front tyres heavy cracking to inner side walls.

both n/s and o/s rear wheel arches at front showing signs of rust/corrosion.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect lower sub-frame.

front anti roll bar D bushes worn.

front number plate water/dirt ingress.

n/s/r tyre signs of cracking.

pin hole o/s/f outer drive shaft boot.

rear engine mount worn (noise on take up of drive)

rear exhaust box outer layer rusty.

slight fraying to n/s/f seat belt webbing.

slight free play/movement in both n/s and o/s rear top suspension arm outer bushes.

vehicle underside, rear sub frame and various suspension arms signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 166,905 miles

both n/s and o/s rear wheel arches at front showing signs of rust/corrosion.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

pin hole o/s/f outer drive shaft boot.

rear engine mount worn (noise on take up of drive)

rear exhaust box outer layer rusty

slight free play/movement in both n/s and o/s rear top suspension arm outer bushes.

water leak?

Pass 9 Jul 2020 159,602 miles

engine management light not on at time of test (suspect will come back on when driven)

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

rear engine mount worn (noise on take up of drive)

rear exhaust box outer layer rusty.

Fail 6 Jul 2020 159,597 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x metal brake pipes running along the under side of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers centre rear seat belt lower bolt/washer missing. (10.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

rear engine mount worn (noise on take up of drive)

rear exhaust box outer layer rusty.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 154,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 154,012 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 142,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 129,805 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,591 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 72,823 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,032 miles

advise both front tyres inner edge excessively worn.

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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KF04 AZV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KF04 AZV, 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 KF04 AZV registered?

KF04 AZV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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