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KR54 LCY

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,011 mi
Last recorded164,011 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 LCY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 164,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (border pass) (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 164,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (border pass) (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 157,553 miles

exhaust back box corroded

power steering fluid leak

Fail 4 Aug 2021 157,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box corroded

power steering fluid leak

Pass 29 Jul 2020 154,615 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage border pass (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (at rear flexi pipes)

high park brake lever

nearside rear and center rear seat belt buckles damaged but function correctly.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 150,406 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 150,398 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 143,337 miles

exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 132,226 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake pads worn

Fail 24 Jul 2017 132,226 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Jul 2016 121,502 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,401 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 100,250 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,205 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,205 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,478 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,652 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,017 miles

front brake discs and pads worn.

high hand brake lever.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,222 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,036 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 40,036 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,890 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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KR54 LCY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KR54 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

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

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