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KU54 KMA

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,586 mi
Last recorded171,586 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 KMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 171,586 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 171,544 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 171,429 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 163,641 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 163,544 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 156,025 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 156,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 152,292 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 152,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 149,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 142,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 142,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 133,998 miles

O/S/F WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 133,994 miles

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

O/S/F WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 123,729 miles

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

Fail 23 Apr 2012 123,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

REAR DISCS CORRODED

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

Pass 18 Jan 2011 97,617 miles

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 23 Dec 2010 96,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S & O/S OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON

Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,002 miles

front tyre treads worn low and on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 75,566 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,852 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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KU54 KMA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KU54 KMA, 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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KU54 KMA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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