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KW04 YLD

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,466 mi
Last recorded91,466 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 YLD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 91,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front fog light damaged and not working

Fail 10 Mar 2020 90,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front fog light damaged and not working

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod has play in the ball joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall worn and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light inop

Fail 16 Mar 2019 87,018 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod has play in the ball joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall worn and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,436 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front tyres have cuts to the side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center & rear exhaust corroded

eml displayed

headlamp adjustment warning light on

Fail 19 Mar 2018 84,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front tyres have cuts to the side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center & rear exhaust corroded

eml displayed

headlamp adjustment warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,169 miles

Cuts in nsf tyre side wall.

Exhaust deteriorating.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front suspension arm bushes weak.

Head lamp leveling system warning lamp on.

Long parking brake travel.

OSF fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,080 miles

Cut in NSF tyre wall.

Engine malfunction light on

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Exhaust system corrosion.

Lower suspension arm bushes weak.

OSF fog inop

Fail 14 Mar 2016 76,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Cut in NSF tyre wall.

Engine malfunction light on

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Exhaust system corrosion.

Lower suspension arm bushes weak.

OSF fog inop

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,199 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,888 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine malfunction light on.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,043 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall HAS BAD LUMP!

nearside rear tyre tread 4mm

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,794 miles

front brakes 15% imbalanced offsde lower

offside outer rear tyre tread 4mm

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,745 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 YLD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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