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KR54 LFB

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,848 mi
Last recorded144,848 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 LFB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 144,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 138,958 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 133,629 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 128,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 124,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 118,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre flexi section (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front top mount noisy/rough

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2018 112,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure additionally torn with ply/cords exposed in bulge - 225/45 ZR17 (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre flexi section (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front top mount noisy/rough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm - heavily worn inner shoulder - 225/45 ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,477 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,177 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,105 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres have damage to side wall o/s/f wearing on inner edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edgies

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,545 miles

Front brake discs have wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 77,545 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front brake discs have wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,259 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,303 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,545 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 52,545 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,318 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,025 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 31,020 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 LFB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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