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KP54 UTZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,662 mi
Last recorded85,662 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 85,662 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 80,071 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,151 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,085 miles

Deterioration of headlamp levelling device on rear suspension

Fail 14 Aug 2020 72,085 miles

Deterioration of headlamp levelling device on rear suspension

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,806 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 69,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to Rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,616 miles

deterioration of headlamp levelling device on rear suspension

Fail 10 Aug 2018 68,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

deterioration of headlamp levelling device on rear suspension

Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,192 miles

headlight load sensor on rear suspension broken

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,427 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 65,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 64,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 60,347 miles

deterioration at rear of Exhaust system

Pass 25 Aug 2012 55,714 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear on inner edges

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,558 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,383 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,799 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 UTZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KP54 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

KP54 UTZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is KP54 UTZ safe to buy?

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