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KR53 URN

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,465 mi
Last recorded187,465 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 URN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 187,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 183,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 183,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 175,286 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY

Fail 26 Feb 2015 175,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1/ REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY

Pass 27 Feb 2014 164,574 miles

1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE 2/ VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES 3/ N/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS GETTING RUSTY 4/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 18 Feb 2014 164,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE 2/ VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES 3/ N/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS GETTING RUSTY 4/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 25 Feb 2013 152,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hand brake cable return spring on Offside rear backing plate missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside washers blocked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front window glass insecure ( come away from runner / regulator )

Pass 25 Feb 2013 152,858 miles

Hand brake cable return spring on Offside rear backing plate missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside washers blocked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front window glass insecure ( come away from runner / regulator )

Pass 24 Feb 2012 141,939 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 141,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 131,295 miles

1/ O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 26 Feb 2010 118,592 miles

1/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 118,592 miles

1/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 25 Feb 2009 105,301 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 88,955 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,002 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 73,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disc's worn uneven

front pads worn low

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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KR53 URN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KR53 URN, 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 KR53 URN registered?

KR53 URN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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