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KF04 BCK

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,449 mi
Last recorded126,449 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF04 BCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 126,449 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 126,443 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn back bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,913 miles

Headlamp images poor

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,946 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,826 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,253 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,487 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre outer wall has a slight cut in it

slight cracking to rear tyre treads

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,708 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre is wearing on inside edge unevenly

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 28 Feb 2013 91,708 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre is wearing on inside edge unevenly

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,786 miles

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,865 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,683 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 69,683 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,613 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 62,602 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r tyre has a deep cut in the tread cordes may be showing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,336 miles

n/s/f/ & o/s/f/ tyre are just on 1.6 mm

Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,875 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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KF04 BCK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red 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 KF04 BCK, 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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KF04 BCK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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