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KJ54 NFT

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,601 mi
Last recorded145,601 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ54 NFT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 145,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 137,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 136,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 129,345 miles

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

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

backbox corroded

heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2012 129,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

backbox corroded

heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2011 121,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

center heatshield loose

rear brake pads thin and discs slightly corroded

sticker on windscreen partialy in swept area

Pass 22 Dec 2010 112,194 miles

all exhaust system rusty

exhaust heat sheild loose

front discs slightly poor

n/s/f tyre on 4mm o/s/f on 5mm

o/s/r tyre on 4mm and lightly cracked

rear discs and pads slightly poor

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

slight front brake judder recorded

some brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 17 Dec 2010 112,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust system rusty

exhaust heat sheild loose

front discs slightly poor

n/s/f tyre on 4mm o/s/f on 5mm

o/s/r tyre on 4mm and lightly cracked

rear discs and pads slightly poor

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

slight front brake judder recorded

some brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 8 Dec 2009 103,869 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 96,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 96,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,772 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KJ54 NFT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ54 NFT, 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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KJ54 NFT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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