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KUI 5440

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,792 mi
Last recorded163,792 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 5440
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 163,792 miles

Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 163,792 miles

Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 163,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 162,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 162,121 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 159,233 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 156,085 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 5 Oct 2017 156,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 20 Jun 2016 151,467 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 141,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 117,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

osf wiper split but clearing screen ok

Pass 10 Jun 2013 100,260 miles

rear box corroded not yet blowing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 100,260 miles

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

rear box corroded not yet blowing

Fail 15 Jun 2012 87,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,165 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Long handbrake travel

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake pads getting low

n/s door mirror glass is insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2011 81,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Long handbrake travel

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake pads getting low

n/s door mirror glass is insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,980 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,774 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,295 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,053 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)

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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KUI 5440 is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KUI 5440, 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 KUI 5440 registered?

KUI 5440 is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is KUI 5440 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUI 5440 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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