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KS04 JFV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 JFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 114,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,817 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 96,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear coil springs have corrosion on them

front sub frame mounting bushes have play in them and are perishing

underside of vehicle has corrosion in various areas

Fail 26 Aug 2023 96,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mounting brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation not the right way a round (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear coil springs have corrosion on them

front sub frame mounting bushes have play in them and are perishing

underside of vehicle has corrosion in various areas

Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,143 miles

surface rust throughout underside

Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,527 miles

Surface Rust throughout underside

Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,446 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 77,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,519 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,715 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 45,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,259 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and split

Pass 21 May 2013 39,681 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,485 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 30,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 30,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 26,001 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 26,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 19,221 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,107 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 JFV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS04 JFV registered?

KS04 JFV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is KS04 JFV safe to buy?

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