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KX04 CRK

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,418 mi
Last recorded195,418 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 CRK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 195,418 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2016 195,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 187,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 172,351 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2014 172,351 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 157,051 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge lumpy

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 157,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge lumpy

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 141,712 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 125,807 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake has long travell

Fail 4 Aug 2011 125,807 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake has long travell

Pass 5 Aug 2010 109,540 miles

excess travel on h/brake

Pass 5 Aug 2009 91,394 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 91,394 miles

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 78,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 73,319 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 73,317 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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KX04 CRK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KX04 CRK, 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 KX04 CRK registered?

KX04 CRK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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