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KV04 VMX

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,948 mi
Last recorded161,948 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 161,948 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 161,353 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 156,465 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 150,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2022 141,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 130,802 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 130,638 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,852 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 107,141 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 107,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,992 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 100,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,461 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 96,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 89,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 84,655 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 80,535 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 75,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 69,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,304 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,842 miles

cannot fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,649 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 VMX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV04 VMX registered?

KV04 VMX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is KV04 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV04 VMX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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