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KU54 KOX

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,077 mi
Last recorded205,077 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 KOX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 205,077 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Rear (BRAKE PIPE CORROSION

Rear OVERALL CORROSION

Fail 9 Oct 2015 204,856 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Rear (BRAKE PIPE CORROSION

Rear OVERALL CORROSION

Pass 14 Oct 2014 189,138 miles

N/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 189,000 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 173,039 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all shocks weak

brake discs corrodded+lipped

brake fluid very dirty

corrossion to all suspension components

engine oil on minimum

heavy corrossion to exhaust system

offside rear handbrake cable return spring missing

perishing + play to suspension bushes

power steering rack+pipes damp

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 173,028 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all shocks weak

brake discs corrodded+lipped

brake fluid very dirty

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion to all suspension components

engine oil on minimum

heavy corrossion to exhaust system

offside rear handbrake cable return spring missing

perishing + play to suspension bushes

power steering rack+pipes damp

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 156,232 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 140,888 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 119,467 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 96,787 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,347 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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KU54 KOX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KU54 KOX, 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 KU54 KOX registered?

KU54 KOX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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