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KW53 ZPZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,957 mi
Last recorded126,957 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 ZPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2023 126,957 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 1 Dec 2022 123,620 miles

under body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2022 121,259 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,421 miles

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,364 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,658 miles

Offside Rear hand brake only just met requirements

exhaust rubber at the centre section missing but secure at time of test

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,557 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 98,627 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

main front to rear brake pipe corroded (GREASED)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,933 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,545 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,470 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,085 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 72,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 61,132 miles

front sub frame bushes soft

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,864 miles

possable front inner brake pads low

Fail 6 Jan 2011 51,862 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

possable front inner brake pads low

Pass 23 Jan 2010 44,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 37,600 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 21,890 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 21,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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KW53 ZPZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KW53 ZPZ, 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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KW53 ZPZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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