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KO04 BPY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,222 mi
Last recorded173,222 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 BPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 173,222 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 167,045 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 167,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 161,422 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 161,422 miles

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

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

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

Front flexi exhaust deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 157,327 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 152,251 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 146,169 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 140,804 miles

ALL brake pads worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 133,593 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 125,634 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 81,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,284 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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KO04 BPY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KO04 BPY, 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 KO04 BPY registered?

KO04 BPY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is KO04 BPY safe to buy?

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