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KU54 KSN

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,441 mi
Last recorded110,441 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 KSN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 110,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 95,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,498 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 93,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,193 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,362 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,786 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,254 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,147 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,542 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,635 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,097 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 54,097 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,592 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,951 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 26,265 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 KSN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KSN, 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 KSN registered?

KU54 KSN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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