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KN04 ZJY

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,076 mi
Last recorded155,076 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 ZJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 155,076 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

auxillary drive belt misaligned and likely to fail

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

nearside rear handbrake return spring broken

Pass 29 May 2018 149,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs have corrosion to braking surfaces

Fail 29 May 2018 149,659 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs have corrosion to braking surfaces

Pass 5 May 2017 126,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 126,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and offside rear tyres have nails in tread and are punctured.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 110,598 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake disc has corrosion to outer braking surface

Fail 7 Jun 2016 110,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake disc has corrosion to outer braking surface

Pass 26 May 2015 100,185 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 93,124 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,654 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,654 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,685 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 37,425 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,932 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 ZJY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN04 ZJY, 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 ZJY registered?

KN04 ZJY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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