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KV54 XTH

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,666 mi
Last recorded135,666 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 XTH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 135,666 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

headlamp washers not working

Fail 9 Nov 2020 135,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

headlamp washers not working

Pass 19 Nov 2019 130,995 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 122,599 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

vehicle has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2017 112,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has chunk out of side wall

Offside Front tyre just legal

hand brake effort just met 18%

Fail 10 Nov 2017 112,731 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre has chunk out of side wall

Offside Front tyre just legal

hand brake effort just met 18%

Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,505 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - side wall in poor condition

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

both rear top suspension arm bushes worn with slight play

front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,220 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 90,220 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,732 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,363 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,735 miles

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

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

deterioration at rear of Exhaust system

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,265 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,802 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,797 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,356 miles

Front brake imbalance on upper limit

Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,365 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,035 miles

Parking brake reserve travel on limit

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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KV54 XTH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV54 XTH, 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 KV54 XTH registered?

KV54 XTH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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