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KV04 VMD

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,496 mi
Last recorded101,496 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 VMD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,496 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 101,423 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,051 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

wax oiled

Pass 11 May 2017 90,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 85,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 10 Jun 2015 81,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 66,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Fail 11 Jun 2012 60,008 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brake discs pitted secured exhaust heat shield

Fail 16 Mar 2010 45,752 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,273 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,912 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 33,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,425 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 VMD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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