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KV04 JXC

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,678 mi
Last recorded154,678 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 JXC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 154,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 154,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing centre bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 142,605 miles

Front headlight lens deteriorating

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

Offside Rear handbrake return spring missing

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to perish and pressure getting low

Offside wiper blade starting to wear

corrosion on underside and parts of suspension

exhaust corroding and starting to leak

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 Mar 2016 142,605 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front headlight lens deteriorating

Offside Rear handbrake return spring missing

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to perish and pressure getting low

Offside wiper blade starting to wear

corrosion on underside and parts of suspension

exhaust corroding and starting to leak

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2013 137,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 133,588 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 133,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 124,861 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 113,242 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 99,606 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 83,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 79,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 58,942 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 JXC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KV04 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

KV04 JXC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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