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KR04 XVB

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,247 mi
Last recorded139,247 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 XVB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 139,247 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 139,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner surface pitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 137,207 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 133,433 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear upper arm hub bush has slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2016 133,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 126,175 miles

Front both headlight lenses getting in poor condition and starting to reduce beam out put

Fail 31 Aug 2015 126,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 119,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,544 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 110,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 103,438 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 103,436 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,774 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,665 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,110 miles

handbrake has a bit of travel but excessive

Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,310 miles

handbrake close to end off travel

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,020 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 67,026 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 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.

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