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KF04 BCX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,173 mi
Last recorded94,173 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF04 BCX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 94,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 92,535 miles

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 90,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 90,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 88,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 85,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 77,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,375 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low BULB FITTED WRONG (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,339 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly cut

Fail 20 Jul 2017 73,339 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly cut

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,658 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,823 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,467 miles

Nearside 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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KF04 BCX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KF04 BCX, 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 BCX registered?

KF04 BCX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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