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KM04 LJZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,217 mi
Last recorded117,217 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 117,217 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Too close to edge for a standard repair and tyre is also wearing uneven on inner edge ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen is damaged within swept area but outside of drivers view

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,508 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,596 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 86,596 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 80,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,073 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,027 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 56,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake high

Pass 4 Apr 2009 50,772 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,319 miles

N/S/F brake slightly stronger than O/S but just within limits.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,255 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 LJZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJZ, 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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KM04 LJZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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