MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear hand brake just passed 16% min limit
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excess free play in hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear hand brake just passed 16% min limit
Nearside Front brake disc inner surface pitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn below limits (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper arm outside bush at hub (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn below limits (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn below limits (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc inner surface pitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread close to limits (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Rear upper arm hub bush has slight play
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Rear upper arm hub bush has slight play
Front both headlight lenses getting in poor condition and starting to reduce beam out put
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front both headlight lenses getting in poor condition and starting to reduce beam out put
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front and rear brake pads wearing low
centre heat shield insecure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front and rear brake pads wearing low
centre heat shield insecure
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
handbrake has a bit of travel but excessive
handbrake close to end off travel
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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KR04 XVB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?
KR04 XVB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 July 2004.
Is KR04 XVB safe to buy?
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