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KV54 XUG

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,775 mi
Last recorded122,775 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 XUG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 122,775 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 119,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 119,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 115,749 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front gearbox mounting is worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All 4 rose bushes on rear suspension have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 115,749 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leak from oil pressure switch (leaking onto exhaust) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front gearbox mounting is worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All 4 rose bushes on rear suspension have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 111,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Front subframe mountings (rear) worn

Gearbox mounting defective Front gearbox mounting worn ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lens require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 rose bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,099 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All 4 suspension rose bushes have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 108,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamp incorrect lens require cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All 4 suspension rose bushes have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 99,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top and bottom bushes on both side have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 89,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade split but clears enough of windscreen at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,738 miles

head light lenses deterioated

Fail 11 Nov 2016 84,738 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

head light lenses deterioated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,007 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 79,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,443 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 69,948 miles

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,390 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,858 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,188 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,344 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,858 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,828 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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KV54 XUG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

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

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