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KV04 VKJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,719 mi
Last recorded156,719 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 156,719 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 154,030 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 153,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 149,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 145,571 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 129,149 miles

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

exhaust deterioated

front brake disc have surface corrosion

headlamp level fault indicator illuminated

nsf front disc back plate missing

subframes corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2013 126,044 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 126,038 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 121,579 miles

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

Headlamp level warning light on

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 116,202 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 111,619 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 99,587 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 99,578 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 85,390 miles

nearside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2007 66,970 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 VKJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VKJ, 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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KV04 VKJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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