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KJ04 XOU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,911 mi
Last recorded111,911 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 XOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,911 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 97,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs rusty (3.5.1i)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened starting to fray (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 91,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened starting to fray (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,983 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,186 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 72,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,660 miles

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

chips

Fail 14 Mar 2011 59,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre cut in side wall

rear brake flexi pipes perished and ferrels rusty

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,821 miles

nsr tyre cut in side wall

rear brake flexi pipes perished and ferrels rusty

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,072 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,677 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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KJ04 XOU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KJ04 XOU, 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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KJ04 XOU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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