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KP54 USG

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,151 mi
Last recorded105,151 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 USG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,151 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to product on lens (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to product on lens (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,937 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,937 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to product on headlamp lenses (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,577 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 102,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,594 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 100,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,028 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 98,028 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,240 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 95,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged signal pick up ring corroded (3.4.2)

Offside Mirror damaged

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

Tyres under inflated

Fail 19 Sep 2016 92,493 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged signal pick up ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged signal pick up ring corroded (3.4.2)

Offside Mirror damaged

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

Tyres under inflated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,645 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,336 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,692 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,487 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 76,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,441 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,440 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,078 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,571 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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KP54 USG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KP54 USG, 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 KP54 USG registered?

KP54 USG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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