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KV04 VLB

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,361 mi
Last recorded136,361 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 VLB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 136,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 136,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 131,108 miles

Central silencer deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,472 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 106,308 miles

Exhaust heat shiels insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2014 106,301 miles

Nearside Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust heat shiels insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2013 94,551 miles

exhaust showing heavy corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

rear brake pads and discs showing corrosion and wear

Pass 4 May 2012 84,695 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

front and rear sections of metal brake pipes showing corrosion

front number plate slightly impaired

o/s door mirror broken casing

rear brake discs showing light corrosion

Pass 11 May 2011 74,077 miles

exhaust showing slight corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 10 May 2011 74,077 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust showing slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2010 62,069 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion.

rear brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 14 May 2009 53,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,376 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,744 miles

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

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 VLB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

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

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