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KN04 ZKC

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

220,418 mi
Last recorded220,418 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 ZKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 220,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Check on retest (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside rear and centre rear belts not checked

Fail 20 Jun 2017 220,354 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Check on retest (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside rear and centre rear belts not checked

Pass 1 Jun 2016 211,342 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 211,342 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 185,936 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 185,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 164,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 143,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 131,840 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 131,835 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 123,386 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel high

Fail 13 Jun 2011 123,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 113,944 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 95,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 77,923 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight wear/play rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 May 2007 57,715 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 57,715 miles

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

1) O/S/R Tyre is close to legal limit (wearing on outere edge).

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 ZKC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KN04 ZKC, 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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KN04 ZKC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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