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KS04 JHV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,331 mi
Last recorded145,331 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,331 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n0 plate light dim

Pass 12 Dec 2015 126,028 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 126,017 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm/hub bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 125,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm/hub bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 106,506 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,998 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 85,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,083 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,950 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,050 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,482 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 58,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,480 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 49,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,650 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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KS04 JHV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol 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 JHV, 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

How do I check the history of KS04 JHV?

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What year was KS04 JHV registered?

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

Is KS04 JHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 JHV 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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