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KMC 7V

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,393 mi
Last recorded70,393 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMC 7V
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,971 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 68,955 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 68,838 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 68,395 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 68,395 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,710 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 62,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,171 miles

steering and susp slight // low emitter

Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,859 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 15 Mar 2013 51,859 miles

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

steering and susp slight

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,448 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres

Fail 30 Mar 2012 50,448 miles

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

steering and susp slight // tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,752 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres

Fail 8 Oct 2010 46,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

steering and susp slight // tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,903 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres

Fail 6 Oct 2009 41,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

steering and susp slight // tyres

Fail 14 Jul 2009 40,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

steering and susp slight // tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,092 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2007 30,361 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,631 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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KMC 7V is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 KMC 7V, 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 KMC 7V registered?

KMC 7V is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is KMC 7V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMC 7V shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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