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KM04 LHU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,966 mi
Last recorded108,966 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 LHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 108,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,342 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe middle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe middle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake levers return springs broken

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 108,340 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No visible headlight pattern in beam setter (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No visible pattern in headlight beam setter (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor broken away from suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe middle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe middle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake levers return springs broken

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,612 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 103,483 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,119 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2018 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,750 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,396 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 82,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly .

Pass 27 May 2015 78,250 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,025 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,905 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,870 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,279 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,076 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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KM04 LHU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KM04 LHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM04 LHU registered?

KM04 LHU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is KM04 LHU safe to buy?

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