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KV54 XVN

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,460 mi
Last recorded150,460 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 XVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 150,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 150,460 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at join (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 145,314 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 145,314 miles

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above the tank area, (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 139,075 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 129,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 121,113 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 111,588 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 111,409 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,525 miles

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

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

all tyres side walls perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,258 miles

both front tyres inner side walls cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 83,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,234 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,553 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,587 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 XVN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

KV54 XVN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is KV54 XVN safe to buy?

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