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KW53 ZSX

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,723 mi
Last recorded136,723 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 ZSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 136,723 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 127,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Dec 2015 127,638 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 118,619 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 110,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 103,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,131 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,001 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,353 miles

O/S/R brake binding when turned by hand.

Slight play in both rear hub void bushes.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,008 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 34,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZSX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZSX, 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 KW53 ZSX registered?

KW53 ZSX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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The MOT history for KW53 ZSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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