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KM54 YJJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,611 mi
Last recorded171,611 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 YJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 171,611 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 171,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 164,239 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 154,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 154,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 149,465 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 144,273 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 144,249 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 142,371 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 135,791 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,847 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 118,336 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,135 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 113,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 109,975 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 106,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,875 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 96,334 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 96,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 75,962 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 75,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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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KM54 YJJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM54 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

KM54 YJJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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