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KM04 LMX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,771 mi
Last recorded178,771 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 LMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 178,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 178,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 169,561 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 169,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 151,796 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 150,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 137,845 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 137,845 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 131,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 107,264 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KM04 LMX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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