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KR04 XTX

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,339 mi
Last recorded169,339 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 XTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2025 169,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 163,535 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 163,535 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 157,536 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 157,536 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 147,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 137,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 123,419 miles

Offside Front seatbelt frayed on edges

Offside Rear brake dust pitted with rust

exhaust system rusty , rear silencer outer skin rusted away

front tyres and nearside rear tyre approx 3mm tread deapth

headlamp warning light on dash

Fail 25 Mar 2019 123,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt frayed on edges

Offside Rear brake dust pitted with rust

exhaust system rusty , rear silencer outer skin rusted away

front tyres and nearside rear tyre approx 3mm tread deapth

headlamp warning light on dash

Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,142 miles

all four tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 98,709 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,995 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,382 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 85,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 73,336 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,937 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,326 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,480 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,982 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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KR04 XTX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KR04 XTX, 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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KR04 XTX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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