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KF54 WSY

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,178 mi
Last recorded176,178 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 WSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 176,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 167,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both head light aim in poor condition

play in both rear hubs bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2015 148,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape on edge (4.1.E.1)

play in both rear hub bushes

Fail 8 Oct 2015 148,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape on edge (4.1.E.1)

play in both rear hub bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2014 130,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 130,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 121,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both headlights deteriorated close to excessive

n/s/r lower suspension hub bush has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r lower suspension hub bush has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2013 121,339 miles

both headlights deteriorated close to excessive

n/s/r lower suspension hub bush has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r lower suspension hub bush has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2012 112,015 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,099 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,713 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,499 miles

both front tyres getting low/ near side rear chunk out of inner side wall/fron t bumper damage/ front brake pades getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2008 56,610 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,610 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,481 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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KF54 WSY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KF54 WSY, 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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KF54 WSY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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