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KV04 JWZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,300 mi
Last recorded187,300 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 JWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 187,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 187,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 172,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 158,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 148,992 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top arm joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 147,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 142,481 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 142,444 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 137,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge

under tray fitted not allowing full in inspection of some steering &suspension parts

Fail 8 Apr 2016 137,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge

under tray fitted not allowing full in inspection of some steering &suspension parts

Pass 9 Apr 2015 133,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 133,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 126,378 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 126,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,317 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 102,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,421 miles

Excessive travel on H/brake

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,993 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 59,988 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,291 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 JWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

KV04 JWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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