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KR04 XUF

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,965 mi
Last recorded167,965 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 XUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 167,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm low edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low edges (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated beam pattern visable require attention

front subframe rear mountings some movement when shacking wheel at stationary test

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm front bushes slight wear ?

Fail 9 Nov 2017 167,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm low edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated beam pattern visable require attention

front subframe rear mountings some movement when shacking wheel at stationary test

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm front bushes slight wear ?

Pass 31 Aug 2016 166,886 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 159,909 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front head lights fadded.

exhaust corroded and centre flexi worn

Fail 7 Jul 2015 159,909 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front head lights fadded.

exhaust corroded and centre flexi worn

Pass 12 Jul 2014 151,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine management light in dash

exhaust corroded

front headlights faded

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Jun 2013 143,177 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid dirty

engine management light on.

front light lenses starting to fade

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 143,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid dirty

engine management light on.

front light lenses starting to fade

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 131,958 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 131,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 122,611 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 122,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 113,103 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 82,792 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 82,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 60,056 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 XUF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KR04 XUF, 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 KR04 XUF registered?

KR04 XUF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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