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KL04 GWK

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,437 mi
Last recorded108,437 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,437 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 108,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 98,048 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Management light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer box corroding

Pass 22 May 2015 91,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

offside mirror cover broken

offside rear top hub bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,193 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 85,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,137 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 15 Feb 2013 80,084 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

hand brake levers at hubs sticking

hand brake travel

management light on

nearside mirror glass missing

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,080 miles

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

centre seat belt not reeling out

rear tail silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,572 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 42,540 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 GWK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KL04 GWK, 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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KL04 GWK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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