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KT54 PXA

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,001 mi
Last recorded203,001 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 PXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 203,001 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

BOOTLID CANNOT BE OPENED BY PROPER MEANS

BOTH SIDES REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 20 Oct 2016 193,258 miles

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

BOTH REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED

EML ON

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT RUN OUT ON FRONT BRAKES

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 193,256 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FREAR FRONT FRAME BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

BOTH REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED

EML ON

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT RUN OUT ON FRONT BRAKES

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 182,132 miles

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES BADLY FADED

HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERNS VERY POOR

OS & NS REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 15 Oct 2015 182,132 miles

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES BADLY FADED

HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERNS VERY POOR

OS & NS REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 166,625 miles

both headlight lenses very poor condidtion

both rear top suspension arms heavily corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 166,623 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both headlight lenses very poor condidtion

both rear top suspension arms heavily corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 150,584 miles

exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroded

o/s/r hanbrake cable outer casing damaged at mounting bracket

Fail 18 Oct 2013 150,583 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroded

n/s/r handbrake cable securing bracket insecure

o/s/r hanbrake cable outer casing damaged at mounting bracket

Pass 22 Oct 2012 136,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 120,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 104,949 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded .

Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,680 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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KT54 PXA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KT54 PXA, 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 KT54 PXA registered?

KT54 PXA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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