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KP04 ZDM

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,024 mi
Last recorded211,024 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 ZDM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 211,024 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 211,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 201,657 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 189,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 180,437 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 180,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock lower bush worn (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 168,261 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2014 156,118 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 143,164 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 143,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 125,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips

wipers poor

Fail 22 Mar 2011 108,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front bottom arm ball joints have slight play

exaust rusty and lose

nsr wheel has slight bind

osf indicator slightly lose

osf tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2011 108,366 miles

both front bottom arm ball joints have slight play

exaust rusty and lose

nsr wheel has slight bind

osf indicator slightly lose

osf tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 78,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,374 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 39,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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KP04 ZDM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KP04 ZDM, 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 KP04 ZDM registered?

KP04 ZDM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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