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KV54 XWM

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,481 mi
Last recorded159,481 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 XWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 159,481 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 159,481 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration plus emissions not tested (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 155,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 155,427 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 150,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 150,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 141,152 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 5 Sep 2013 141,151 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Small bulge in nearside front tyre (outer sidewall)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 128,126 miles

Rear seats not presented for test

Pass 4 Aug 2011 114,275 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Fail 3 Aug 2011 114,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,213 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,992 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,316 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KV54 XWM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

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

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