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KY54 LTO

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,045 mi
Last recorded63,045 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 LTO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 63,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,444 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 62,440 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,703 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suframe and arms corrsion but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 60,038 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 58,370 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 58,367 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,344 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 51,370 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 40,330 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,414 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 34,414 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,528 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,517 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly and may be coming noisy on road.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 25,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly and may be coming noisy on road.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,820 miles

keep tyre wear under observation

Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,129 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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KY54 LTO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KY54 LTO, 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 KY54 LTO registered?

KY54 LTO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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