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KN04 YDX

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,213 mi
Last recorded126,213 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 YDX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 126,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both plastic head light units deteriorating outputs reducing

n/s main beam bulbs incorrectly fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both plastic head lights units slightly deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2023 112,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both plastic head lights units slightly deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,152 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both plastic head light units deteriorating output reducing

Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,737 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front tyres treads getting down

both plastic head light units deteriorating outputs reducing

centre exhaust heat covers slightly loose

Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,924 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 73,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,357 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 58,351 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,314 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipe covered in part by fuel tank/suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,236 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

engine/outer sill covers fitted

mainfeed brakepipes partially obscured

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,887 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipe covered in part by fuel tank/suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,475 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

mainfeed brakepipe partially obscured by fueltank/covers/rear suspension components

outer sill covers fitted

rear centre seatbelt stalk outer casing slightly damaged but meets requirements

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,115 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,139 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,029 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,690 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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KN04 YDX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KN04 YDX, 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 KN04 YDX registered?

KN04 YDX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KN04 YDX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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