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KP04 ZDN

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,496 mi
Last recorded163,496 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 ZDN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 163,496 miles

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

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches have heavy corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2016 163,496 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches have heavy corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2015 156,745 miles

2 x Front to Rear & 2 x Rear (Outers) Brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight Front brake judder & Imbalance

Fail 17 Sep 2015 156,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring cracked (3.4.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

2 x Front to Rear & 2 x Rear (Outers) Brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight Front brake judder & Imbalance

Pass 2 Sep 2014 152,943 miles

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

N/S & O/S Front to rear / 2 x Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 152,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

N/S & O/S Front to rear / 2 x Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear tyres 2mm

Pass 21 Sep 2013 139,807 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 123,452 miles

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

offside rear top hub carrier bush slightly worn

Fail 24 Sep 2012 123,452 miles

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

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

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

offside rear top hub carrier bush slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 118,489 miles

N/s front fog light insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 118,489 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

N/s front fog light insecure

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 113,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 78,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 59,852 miles

nail in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

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 ZDN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZDN, 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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KP04 ZDN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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