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KV54 DKK

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

211,914 mi
Last recorded211,914 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DKK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2019 211,914 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Outer corrosion on sill outer sills are covered by trims

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

long travel on parkbrake

Pass 29 Nov 2018 204,188 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated / rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2018 204,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriorated / rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2017 193,304 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in nearside lower rose joint

Pass 25 Nov 2016 184,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

stone chip windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2016 184,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

stone chip windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2015 177,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outter bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 177,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outter bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 167,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 167,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 150,321 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 150,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 132,986 miles

Exhaust tial pipe in poor condition

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2011 113,271 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 113,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,860 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 94,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 84,343 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,065 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 67,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KV54 DKK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KV54 DKK, 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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KV54 DKK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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