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KM04 LLA

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,028 mi
Last recorded133,028 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 LLA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 133,028 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 133,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 131,217 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 131,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 129,470 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 129,257 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 126,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,787 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm upper outer bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 122,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED light source fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED light source fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm upper outer bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 117,558 miles

non genuine exhaust fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2021 117,547 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits carbon-monoxide emission too high after 2nd fast idle (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear registration plate light inoperative in case (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear parking brake efficiency just met ( need repair or adjustment ) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,619 miles

Nearside front tyre on2.5mm

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front middle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,267 miles

EML light is on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,502 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,378 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 98,674 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,222 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,812 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 74,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

headlamp full beam indicator on dash does not illuminate

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,278 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,277 miles

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,938 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 29,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 LLA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LLA, 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 LLA registered?

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

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