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KM04 LJC

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 LJC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,927 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak at gearbox

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 87,317 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 70,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,367 miles

Front engine steady bar rear bush wearing.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,625 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,421 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,549 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,070 miles

rear exh in poor condition

wearrear disc

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,592 miles

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

chip in screen o/s

surface rust rear discs

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,582 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 3 Sep 2009 47,556 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,130 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2008 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2007 31,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 LJC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LJC, 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 KM04 LJC registered?

KM04 LJC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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