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KR54 KZW

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,097 mi
Last recorded90,097 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 KZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 90,097 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear flexible hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and has cracks appearing in the tread and sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlamp warning light on - headlights both working

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel small patch (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,922 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2011 49,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,945 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 43,718 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2009 37,188 miles

Both number plates slightly deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,188 miles

Both number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,410 miles

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)

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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KR54 KZW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KR54 KZW, 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 KR54 KZW registered?

KR54 KZW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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