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KH04 FWB

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,048 mi
Last recorded116,048 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 FWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 116,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre punctured outside treads - unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Exhaust rear back box outside skin corroded - no leaks

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 114,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2018 114,161 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside 2055516 offside 2155516 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on boarder line 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

rear back box outer skin corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,391 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,464 miles

back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 104,229 miles

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

corrosion on rear back box

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,920 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,910 miles

slight play in o/s/r & n/s/r hub bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,801 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,573 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,226 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 FWB 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 92.9%.

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 KH04 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

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

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