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KR54 UGH

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,249 mi
Last recorded142,249 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 UGH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 142,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,328 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 136,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,324 miles

Front exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 116,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 116,965 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,656 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 83,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,146 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed off outside edge and thin inside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing very thin outside edge and has cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing very thin outside edge

o/s/r tyre has cracking outside edge

unable to inspect centre rear seat belt (covers fitted)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bottom engine cover fitted restricting inpection

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,953 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,095 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KR54 UGH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UGH, 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 UGH registered?

KR54 UGH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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