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KW04 KLJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,596 mi
Last recorded144,596 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 KLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 144,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 144,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Indicator switch faulty indicator switch not self cancelling when n/s indicator operated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 139,899 miles

Brake fluid close to contamination.

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F and O/S/F. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body part (wing) has dent.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Dust cover has cracks, but still protects against water and grease.

Offside Rear Passenger door damage (dent and scratch), no sharp edge present.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 139,785 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 139,728 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 134,891 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort.

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn.

Rear both upper suspension link arms to hub joints worn. play!

Fail 8 Feb 2019 134,753 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe rear mounting bushes excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake low effort.

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn.

Rear both upper suspension link arms to hub joints worn. play!

Pass 2 Feb 2018 128,766 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 128,537 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with crayon (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,699 miles

Front both front brake discs close to limit

Nearside Rear hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,666 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

front subframe bushes wearing

front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 25 Jan 2016 117,666 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

front subframe bushes wearing

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2015 112,806 miles

Air filet box loose OSF corner

Both front discs slight lip

Both front lamp headlamp covers discoloured - meets min std

NOTE Sump cover and plastic sill protectors fitted making it difficult to inspect some parts of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2014 108,270 miles

F/N/S tyre has cut in outer side wall min std..

Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,493 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 102,462 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,319 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,866 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,166 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 82,166 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 68,525 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,411 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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KW04 KLJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KW04 KLJ, 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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KW04 KLJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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