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KS04 FNC

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,792 mi
Last recorded138,792 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 FNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,792 miles

1 horn button not working

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty

info displ shows a fault

Fail 1 Dec 2016 138,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

1 horn button not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rusty

info displ shows a fault

Pass 10 Nov 2015 130,463 miles

Headlamps poor

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 122,791 miles

Headlamp lenses poor

Pass 20 Nov 2013 115,166 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,722 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 92,924 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 92,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 52,744 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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KS04 FNC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KS04 FNC, 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 KS04 FNC registered?

KS04 FNC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is KS04 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 FNC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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