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KV04 VJF

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,633 mi
Last recorded135,633 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 VJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,533 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 131,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,216 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 125,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,476 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 117,474 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,886 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,769 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,642 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 89,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,054 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,200 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

LOWER GEARBOX RUBBER MOUNT WORN

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Pass 27 May 2015 70,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 64,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,187 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,264 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,490 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,678 miles

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

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 VJF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV04 VJF registered?

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

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