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KS04 HYZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,123 mi
Last recorded169,123 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 HYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 169,123 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 May 2018 169,123 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 May 2017 162,703 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 162,703 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2016 150,165 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 138,857 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 138,686 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 125,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 114,005 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 102,631 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 21 May 2012 102,631 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 16 May 2011 92,346 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 77,542 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,534 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

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 HYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KS04 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?

KS04 HYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is KS04 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 HYZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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