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KV04 VLT

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,071 mi
Last recorded155,071 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 VLT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 155,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 154,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 149,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 149,253 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r secondary sidelight not working

Pass 30 Apr 2014 128,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 114,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 108,454 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 108,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 103,179 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 103,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 99,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 95,302 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 15 Apr 2008 79,940 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,762 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 VLT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

KV04 VLT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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