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KM54 CZF

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,142 mi
Last recorded153,142 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 CZF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 153,142 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 147,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 143,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,563 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 137,070 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 129,465 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 123,472 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 115,930 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 115,930 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2018 107,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,864 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,864 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,716 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,383 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2014 69,383 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,893 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2013 59,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,639 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,340 miles

Brake pipes corroded

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

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,488 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 38,488 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,584 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 32,584 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,851 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,916 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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KM54 CZF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KM54 CZF, 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 KM54 CZF registered?

KM54 CZF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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