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KV04 VLU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

148,178 mi
Last recorded148,178 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 VLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 148,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front steering arm has slight play at fixing.

Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,319 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 136,783 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

back box outer skin coming off

Pass 12 Jan 2023 130,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jan 2022 124,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

backbox outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,962 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,242 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)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 96,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 91,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,817 miles

advise all tyres wearing unevenly on edges

advise both front brakes slight binding

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front and rear brake pads wearing very low

advise front subframe rear bushes worn

advise off side front tyre slight damage to inner side wall

advise rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,989 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,669 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,927 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 VLU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

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

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