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KY54 LVF

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,355 mi
Last recorded116,355 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 LVF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,355 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 116,353 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate nearside rear (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 105,669 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 96,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,294 miles

EML ON DASH

OIL LEAK AROUND BOOST PIPE AREA

Fail 29 Sep 2011 89,294 miles

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

EML ON DASH

OIL LEAK AROUND BOOST PIPE AREA

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsr tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall but no cords visible

Fail 1 Oct 2010 83,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsr tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall but no cords visible

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,633 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,068 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 60,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,674 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 LVF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KY54 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

KY54 LVF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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