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KH04 FVU

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,164 mi
Last recorded147,164 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 FVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 147,164 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 147,164 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 136,553 miles

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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,063 miles

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))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 124,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bushes partly worn

Offside Rear front trailing arm bush partly worn

Pass 17 May 2019 107,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 107,099 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,942 miles

Both rear tyres are perished in the tread.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

The front brake pads are aprox 60-70% worn. Wear also noted on the front rake discs.

The oil level was very low. (Topped up.)

The rear suspension arm bushes are badly perished.

Wear and slight corrosion noted on the rear brake discs. The rear pads are aprox 70% worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,903 miles

both headlight lenses are cloudy

exhaust noted very rusty and slight blow from the flexi section

rear brake discs corroded on the outer faces

slight wear noted on the f/n/s anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,754 miles

EML is on

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

exhaust is very rusty and blowing from flexible section.

f/o/s anti roll bar link is worn

f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm

headlamp lenses are deteriorated (pattern poor)

rear discs are rusty (area reduced) pads appear 50% worn

Fail 3 Jun 2015 91,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both headlight patterns noted poor

e.m.l staying on

exhaust noted very rusty

f/o/s anti-roll bar link arm worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 91,132 miles

both headlight patterns noted poor

e.m.l staying on

exhaust noted very rusty

f/o/s anti-roll bar link arm worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust very rusty esp rear box and blowing at front

f/n/s tyre low on tread and won on edges

headlamp lenses are poor

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,128 miles

ELM is on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust very rusty and blowing at front

Fail 3 Jun 2013 80,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

ELM is on

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust very rusty and blowing at front

Pass 23 May 2012 74,855 miles

eml light on

exhaust noted rusty esp rear box

front flexi section of exhaust noted slightly damaged

n/s head light poor

r/o/s tyre noted perished and starting to crack on tread + side wall 4mm tread left

slight corrision noted on outter surface of r/o/s disc

under side of vehical slightly rusty in places

Fail 27 May 2011 71,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

front discs rusty (surface)

o/s headlamp pattern poor

rear discs worn

slight wear noted in f/n/s anti roll bar link arm

Pass 27 May 2011 71,297 miles

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

front discs rusty (surface)

o/s headlamp pattern poor

rear discs worn

slight wear noted in f/n/s anti roll bar link arm

Pass 8 May 2010 67,111 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 67,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to n/s

handbrake lever has high travel

o/s mirror casing damaged

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 2 May 2009 57,109 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and stepped

slight damage to n/s/f

Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,901 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,127 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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KH04 FVU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KH04 FVU, 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 KH04 FVU registered?

KH04 FVU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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