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KU04 SWA

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,239 mi
Last recorded193,239 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 SWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 193,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 185,742 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 185,740 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FROM CENTER SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 177,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 177,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 160,700 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR ()

EXHAUST DETERIORTED

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LOWER ARMS ( ROSE BUSHES) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 148,091 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 147,662 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,775 miles

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

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

front gear box mountain has play

Fail 8 Sep 2015 134,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front gear box mountain has play

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,845 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 108,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,479 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 95,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,566 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,024 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,069 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,953 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,877 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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KU04 SWA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU04 SWA, 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 KU04 SWA registered?

KU04 SWA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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