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KL04 CZU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

189,978 mi
Last recorded189,978 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 CZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 189,978 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 185,820 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 180,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 175,908 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

rear tyres worn / wearing

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link pin

Pass 9 Mar 2022 172,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 166,853 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 163,806 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link pin

Pass 22 Mar 2019 157,382 miles

offside door mirror glass diffused

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link pin

Fail 21 Mar 2019 157,379 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside door mirror glass diffused

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link pin

Pass 4 Apr 2018 152,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 146,610 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 146,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 136,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,924 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearin on innner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 114,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,648 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,439 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Mar 2011 77,280 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,251 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 52,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,233 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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KL04 CZU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KL04 CZU, 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 KL04 CZU registered?

KL04 CZU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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