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KV04 JWX

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,045 mi
Last recorded164,045 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 JWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 164,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 162,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 158,368 miles

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

O/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R Shock absorber casings coorroded.

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 158,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn on front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn on front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser / mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

O/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R Shock absorber casings coorroded.

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 153,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 148,408 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 148,408 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 139,289 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 139,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 129,671 miles

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

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

rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,667 miles

rear exhaust system heavily corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust system heavily corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,471 miles

offside rear lower susp bush has slight play.

rear silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 95,471 miles

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

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

offside rear lower susp bush has slight play.

rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,594 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)

rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,270 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,683 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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KV04 JWX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KV04 JWX, 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 KV04 JWX registered?

KV04 JWX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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