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KJ04 XRT

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,458 mi
Last recorded160,458 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 XRT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 160,458 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os and ns rear chassis at rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front back plates (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end heavily corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively os and ns front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front lower wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

os and ns front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

vehicle underside heavily corroded throughout front and rear

Pass 14 Dec 2020 160,012 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 160,010 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 159,639 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 158,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.2 (b))

UPPER AND LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Fail 4 Dec 2018 158,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.2 (b))

UPPER AND LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Pass 12 Dec 2017 158,078 miles

OSR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERULES CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM OSF

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

OS & NS REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

OSR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 6 Dec 2016 155,103 miles

Front flexi pipe corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 155,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front flexi pipe corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 152,432 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES VERY POOR

CENTER AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCERS CORRODED

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

NSF TYRE WORN LOW

PLAY IN NSR HUB ASSEMBLY

Pass 15 Dec 2014 149,199 miles

all exhaust joints are heavily corroded

center & rear silencers corroded

nsf brake hose ferule corroded

play in nsr hub assembly

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2014 144,829 miles

center & rear silencers corroded

oil leak from engine

slight play to rear nsr hub

Fail 21 Jan 2014 144,825 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

center & rear silencers corroded

oil leak from engine

slight play to rear nsr hub

Pass 19 Jan 2013 137,803 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,895 miles

Exhaust middle and rear silencer outer casing corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,433 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 116,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 99,845 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,962 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 86,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 62,823 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 62,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XRT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 KJ04 XRT, 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 XRT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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